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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This sense of purpose at work is often more fulfilling than a paycheck alone.
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Regardless of her relationship status, Tracee Ellis Ross has had a fulfilling and successful career as an actress and entrepreneur.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
This sense of purpose at work is often more fulfilling than a paycheck alone.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Regardless of her relationship status, Tracee Ellis Ross has had a fulfilling and successful career as an actress and entrepreneur.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Your instincts are guiding you toward a more fulfilling path.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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