fulfilling

[fool-fil-ing]

adjective

1. satisfying or rewarding, especially by meeting the emotional need for meaning, challenge, growth, success, etc..

   The young graduates were looking forward to the adventure of growing personally, gaining new skills, and embarking on a fulfilling career.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulfilling¹

First recorded in 1300–50; fulfill ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Ms Javadli and David Haigh say that Dubai portrays itself as promoting women's rights and encouraging women - whether from the UAE or from outside - to lead fulfilling lives, both professionally and personally.

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It offers activities and workshops that help them build the foundations for a fulfilling life.

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The claims also strip Marouf of his eligibility for voluntary departure, which, unlike deportation, allows someone to re-enter the country after fulfilling legal criteria.

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At the time they thought he was extremely disciplined; they believe now it was also Anthony’s way of fulfilling his need for routine and predictability, a common autistic trait.

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After fulfilling all of these conditions to withdraw money, your son would still need to keep careful records of any withdrawals or payments.

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When To Use

What does fulfilling mean?

Fulfilling means providing or resulting in satisfaction or contentment.A job is fulfilling when it allows a person to fully use their talents and work on projects that they enjoy and that they find meaning in. A relationship is fulfilling for someone when it brings them happiness and a deep connection.Fulfilling is also the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb fulfill, meaning “to satisfy” or “to bring about” (which is how it’s used in the term self-fulfilling, as in self-fulfilling prophecy).Something that’s fulfilling leads to fulfillment—a state of satisfaction or contentment. Someone who feels this way can be described as fulfilled.Example: My trip across Europe has been so fulfilling—I’ve learned new languages and new cultures, and, most importantly, I’ve learned new things about myself.