Erfreulicherweise
Translation
fortunately, happily, thankfully
Examples
Erfreulicherweise kam der Bus pünktlich.
Fortunately, the bus arrived on time.
Erfreulicherweise sind alle wohlauf.
Happily, everyone is well.
Grammar Patterns
As a sentence adverb (position 1, verb in position 2) Fortunately, ... Erfreulicherweise hat das Team gewonnen.
Similar Words
glücklicherweise, zum Glück; Antonyms: leider, bedauerlicherweise
Etymology
From 'erfreulich' (pleasing) + '-er-' (linking element) + 'Weise' (way, manner). Literally 'in a pleasing way'.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'Freude' (joy) inside. Use it when something has a joyful or fortunate outcome. It's a more formal version of 'zum Glück'.