NichiDict

喜ばしい

よろこばしい
悦ばしい
[yorokobashii]

Meanings

1.Adj-i

joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome; good; happy; glad; pleased

Examples

喜ばしい知らせが届いて皆の顔が明るくなった。

The welcome news arrived and everyone brightened up.

旧友が賞を受けたと知り、とても喜ばしかった

Hearing that an old friend received an award was very pleasing.

他人の失敗を望むのは喜ばしくない

Wishing for others to fail is not a good thing.