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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That process is extremely fulfilling.
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Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
That process is extremely fulfilling.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
If a job ends, keep your eyes open for a more fulfilling path.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 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 15 Dec. 2025.
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