erfreulicherweise
fortunately
Definition & meaning
The word erfreulicherweise is an adverb used to express that something is positive, gratifying, or welcome. It indicates that the speaker is pleased about the fact or event being described. It is often used as a sentence adverb to comment on a statement, similar to "fortunately," "happily," or "gladly" in English.
For example: "Erfreulicherweise hat es aufgehört zu regnen." (Fortunately, it has stopped raining.)
Grammar & Word origin
The word is derived from the adjective erfreulich (pleasing/gratifying), which itself comes from the verb erfreuen (to gladden/to delight).
The structure is:
- er-: a prefix often indicating the beginning of an action or a result.
- freulich: derived from Freude (joy).
- -erweise: a suffix added to adjectives to form adverbs of manner, often meaning "in a ... manner."
Grammatically, it functions as an adverb and is indeclinable.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- glücklicherweise (fortunately)
- erfreulicherweise is often used interchangeably with erfreulicherweise itself, but also with begrüßenswerterweise (in a way that is to be welcomed).
- zum Glück (luckily)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Erfreulicherweise scheint heute die Sonne.adverb
Fortunately, the sun is shining today.
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