ADJECTIVE

erfreulich/ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/pleasing; gratifying; welcome

erfreulich is a German adjective that means pleasing, gratifying, or welcome. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erfreulicher" and "erfreulichsten".

Definitions

1.causing joy or pleasure; welcome(general)

a.giving positive feelings or satisfaction

Die Nachricht war sehr erfreulich für alle Beteiligten.The news was very pleasing for everyone involved.

b.having a positive or satisfying effect

Es ist erfreulich, dass die Arbeit rechtzeitig fertig wurde.It is gratifying that the work was finished on time.

Adjective Forms

Positiveerfreulich
Comparativeerfreulicher
Superlativeerfreulichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "erfreulich" mean in English?
"erfreulich" means pleasing, gratifying, or welcome. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "erfreulich"?
"erfreulich" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "erfreulich"?
The comparative of "erfreulich" is "erfreulicher" and the superlative is "erfreulichsten".
What part of speech is "erfreulich"?
"erfreulich" is a adjective in German.

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