fulfilling

adjective

ful·​fill·​ing fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ How to pronounce fulfilling (audio)
 also  fə(l)-
: providing happiness or satisfaction
a fulfilling experience
a career that is personally fulfilling

Examples of fulfilling in a Sentence

the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths
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For aspiring leaders, identifying the right opportunities and equipping themselves with the tools to navigate these challenges is the key to building a fulfilling and impactful career. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 That reciprocal creativity and support has been one of my life's greatest and most fulfilling gifts. Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025 One of the current writers notes that he’s never had a more fulfilling job, and also, his mental health has never been worse. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025 Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years. Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fulfilling 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fulfilling was in 1922

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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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