erfreulich
Translation
pleasing, gratifying, welcome, fortunate
Examples
Das ist eine erfreuliche Nachricht.
That is pleasing news.
Die Entwicklung ist sehr erfreulich.
The development is very gratifying.
Grammar Patterns
to be pleasing/gratifying The result was very pleasing.
Similar Words
angenehm (pleasant), positiv (positive); Antonyms: unerfreulich (unpleasant)
Etymology
From the verb 'erfreuen' (to please, delight) with the adjectival suffix '-lich', similar to '-ly' or '-ful'.
Memory Tips
Something that brings you 'Freude' (joy) is 'erfreulich'. It describes the thing, not the person.