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

Synonyms

• cheering
• comforting
• encouraging
• gladdening
• gratifying
• heartening
• heartwarming
• rewarding
• satisfying

Examples of fulfilling in a Sentence

the college student had a fulfilling job tutoring inner-city youths

Recent Examples on the Web

Holistic solutions for a healthier and more fulfilling life are at the core of BetterMe. —Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Additionally, small behavioral changes can help keep a person with Alzheimer’s engaged in the day-to-day, ultimately setting them up for a healthier, more fulfilling life. —Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025

Physical intimacy is still important Despite the lack of a clear diagnosis, Nicole has not given up on her desire for a fulfilling intimate relationship. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025

Agreeableness is a valuable quality; individuals who are agreeable typically demonstrate greater empathy, cultivate more fulfilling lives, and forge stronger relationships. —Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fulfilling

• self-fulfilling

Rhymes for fulfilling

• backfilling
• distilling
• infilling
• instilling
• refilling
• sawmilling
• unwilling
• billing
• chilling
• drilling
• filling
• grilling