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fulfilling

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/adjective

Making you feel happy and satisfied because what you do seems meaningful.

Example sentences

  • “Teaching has been the most fulfilling job of my life.”
  • “Volunteering at the shelter is fulfilling work.”
  • “She wanted a career that was both fulfilling and well paid.”

Common with career, job, life, and relationship. British English spells the verb 'fulfil', but 'fulfilling' is the same in both.

Synonyms for fulfilling

  • rewarding
  • satisfying
  • gratifying
  • meaningful

Antonyms

  • unfulfilling
  • unrewarding

Often confused with fulfilling

fulfilling vs fulfilled
fulfilled (adjective): Feeling happy and satisfied because your life or work has real meaning.

Find it in: Positive words.

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