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fulfilling

adj
1
Giving a deep sense of satisfaction or purpose.
"Volunteering at the shelter was the most fulfilling thing she did all year."
"He wanted a fulfilling career, not just a well-paid one."

How to Use Fulfilling

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In plain EnglishSomething that leaves you feeling satisfied and purposeful, beyond just enjoyable.

Common pairings
a fulfilling career a fulfilling relationship find something fulfilling

Word Forms

more fulfilling comparative, fulfillings plural, most fulfilling superlative

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