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Expresses that a circumstance or development is pleasing and brings joy. It is used to comment on a positive fact.
Erfreulicherweise hat sich das Wetter zum Wochenende hin gebessert.
Fortunately, the weather improved toward the weekend.
The word is made up of the adjective 'erfreulich' (pleasing) and the suffix '-erweise' (-ly / in a ... way). It literally means 'in a pleasing way' and comments positively on an entire situation.
Die Prüfung war erfreulicherweise nicht so schwer wie gedacht.
Fortunately, the exam was not as difficult as expected.
As a sentence adverb, 'erfreulicherweise' (fortunately) often stands in position 1, followed immediately by the verb. But it can also stand in the middle of the sentence after the verb and the subject.
Erfreulicherweise sind alle Gäste pünktlich gekommen.
Fortunately, all the guests arrived on time.
'Erfreulicherweise' (fortunately) belongs more to written or more formal spoken language. It is often used to introduce positive news in a neutral or formal report.
Die Spendensumme war erfreulicherweise höher als im Vorjahr.
Fortunately, the donation amount was higher than in the previous year.
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Glücklicherweise and erfreulicherweise both comment positively on something. Glücklicherweise is especially suitable when an unfavorable outcome was avoided or luck played a role. Erfreulicherweise simply evaluates a fact or development as pleasing.
Erfreulicherweise ist die Zahl der Unfälle in diesem Jahr gesunken.
Fortunately, the number of accidents has fallen this year.
Glücklicherweise wurde bei dem Unfall niemand verletzt.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
