fulfilling

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adjective

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

fulfilling

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present participle of fulfill

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Adjective the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths
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Adjective
But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling. — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Her story serves as a promise that there are no borders for love, and that living in harmony with others is both natural and fulfilling. — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling. — Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Looking back, Curran says inspiring others has become one of the most fulfilling parts of her career. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fulfilling

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First Known Use

Adjective

1922, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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