fulfilling
adjective
ful·fill·ing
fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ 
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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The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
Prior to her illness, Scott worked as an implementation consultant at a bank, a high-stress but fulfilling role.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 June 2025
The sights, smells, and time spent with their humans can be deeply fulfilling.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Even small changes, like committing to reading a book or working on a creative project, can make your time outside of work more fulfilling.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
Prior to her illness, Scott worked as an implementation consultant at a bank, a high-stress but fulfilling role.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 June 2025
The sights, smells, and time spent with their humans can be deeply fulfilling.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Even small changes, like committing to reading a book or working on a creative project, can make your time outside of work more fulfilling.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fulfilling
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“Fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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