fulfilled

/fəˈfɪld/adjective

Feeling happy and satisfied because your life or work has real meaning.

Example sentences

“Since switching to teaching, she feels far more fulfilled.”
“After retiring, he felt fulfilled by volunteering at the hospital.”

Describes a durable state, not a passing mood: you feel happy about an event but fulfilled by a life or career. Its opposite, 'unfulfilled', also attaches to promises and potential.

emotions

Synonyms for fulfilled

Antonyms

unfulfilled
dissatisfied

Often confused with fulfilled

fulfilled vs fulfilling: fulfilling (adjective): Making you feel happy and satisfied because what you do seems meaningful.

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

affectionateShowing warmth, tenderness, and love.tenderOf meat or vegetables, soft and easy to cut and chew.peacefulCalm and quiet, without worry, noise, or stress.compassionA strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them.tranquilPeaceful and quiet, with nothing moving or making noise.empathyThe ability to understand and share what another person is feeling or thinking.