fulfilled

adjective

ful·​filled fu̇(l)-ˈfild 

 also  fə(l)-

1

: feeling happiness and satisfaction

… giving truly did make him feel happy and fulfilled.

—Sam Kean

: feeling that one's abilities and talents are being fully used

felt fulfilled as an actor

2

: providing happiness and satisfaction

living a more fulfilled life

Examples of fulfilled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This 13-week (3-month) goal planner, backed by science and success psychology, is designed to optimize your day, tackle your goals, and live a more fulfilled life. —Amazon, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025

The series finale ends with fulfilled promises and some deaths. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024

Don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper with 100 unexpected and thought-provoking questions dreamed up by the game’s inventors, the School of Life, a global organization helping people to lead more fulfilled lives through useful resources and tools. —Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024

Those who embrace it will likely feel more fulfilled and balanced in their careers and lives. —Joseph Liu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1