fulfilled

adjective

ful·​filled fu̇(l)-ˈfild How to pronounce fulfilled (audio)
 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
felt fulfilled as an actor
2
: providing happiness and satisfaction
living a more fulfilled life

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Adames overcame a rough first two months and fulfilled expectations. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 More fulfilled teams, more satisfied customers and more opportunities for growth. Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 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, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfilled

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fulfilled was in 1926

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“Fulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfilled. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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