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fulfilled
fuul-FIHLD
Fulfilled (adj) means feeling satisfied and content, as if your goals or potential have been realized. Example: “After years of teaching, he felt fulfilled whenever he watched his pupils succeed.”
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Feeling satisfied and content, as if your goals or potential have been realized.
"After years of teaching, he felt fulfilled whenever he watched his pupils succeed."
"She felt truly fulfilled after finishing the marathon."
"A fulfilled life isn't always the same as a comfortable one."
How to use fulfilled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply satisfied — the sense that your life or work is meaningful, not just successful.
Common pairings
feel fulfilled
a fulfilled life
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fulfilled
- Superlative
- most fulfilled
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What does “fulfilled” mean?
The word “fulfilled” means feeling satisfied and content, as if your goals or potential have been realized. In plain terms, deeply satisfied — the sense that your life or work is meaningful, not just successful.
How do you pronounce “fulfilled”?
“Fulfilled” is pronounced fuul-FIHLD (/fʊlˈfɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “fulfilled” in a sentence?
Here is “fulfilled” used in a sentence: “She felt truly fulfilled after finishing the marathon.”
What part of speech is “fulfilled”?
“Fulfilled” is an adjective.
Is “fulfilled” a common word?
“Fulfilled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between fulfilled and happy?
Happy describes a general positive mood, which can be fleeting or tied to a specific moment. Fulfilled describes a deeper, longer-lasting satisfaction that comes from feeling your goals, talents, or potential have been realized.
What is the difference between fulfilled and satisfied?
Satisfied often means a need or expectation has simply been met, while fulfilled suggests a stronger sense of purpose or self-realization. A person can be satisfied with a meal but fulfilled by a meaningful career.
What does it mean to feel fulfilled in life or a relationship?
Feeling fulfilled in life or a relationship means experiencing a sense of contentment because your personal goals, values, or potential are being realized. It is commonly used to describe careers, relationships, and creative or personal pursuits.
