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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Once a shining example of a happy, fulfilled single woman!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Jen's in a very good place right now — grounded, fulfilled and very happy.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
By developing a better understanding of where today’s workplace trends come from, business leaders can help build a more capable and fulfilled workforce for tomorrow.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
My zeal for these stories concealed a repressed envy toward the convert, her fulfilled fantasy of belonging.
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july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Jen's in a very good place right now — grounded, fulfilled and very happy.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
By developing a better understanding of where today’s workplace trends come from, business leaders can help build a more capable and fulfilled workforce for tomorrow.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
My zeal for these stories concealed a repressed envy toward the convert, her fulfilled fantasy of belonging.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fulfilled
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“Fulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilled. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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