fulfilled
adjective
ful·filled
fu̇(l)-ˈfild 
also fə(l)-
1
: feeling happiness and satisfaction
… giving truly did make him feel happy and fulfilled.—
Sam Kean
: feeling that one's abilities and talents are being fully used
Sam Keanfelt fulfilled as an actor
2
: providing happiness and satisfaction
living a more fulfilled life
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What To Know In his interview with the Financial Times, Emanuel addressed the fears that AI expediting tasks and freeing up time will result in employees leading less fulfilled lives.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Adames overcame a rough first two months and fulfilled expectations.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The actor pointed out that many of the most fulfilled people have significant dependence in their lives through family and community.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
More fulfilled teams, more satisfied customers and more opportunities for growth.
—Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Adames overcame a rough first two months and fulfilled expectations.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The actor pointed out that many of the most fulfilled people have significant dependence in their lives through family and community.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
More fulfilled teams, more satisfied customers and more opportunities for growth.
—Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Fulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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