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ful·filled | \ fu̇(l)-ˈfild also fə(l)- 
\
\Definition of fulfilled
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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fulfilled
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of fulfilled
: feeling happy and satisfied about life : feeling that your abilities and talents are being fully used
: providing happiness and satisfaction
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The first known use of fulfilled was in 1926
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