fulfilling

adjective
UK: /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
US: /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

  1. Giving you a feeling of happiness and satisfaction because you are doing something useful or important.

    1. My job is very fulfilling and I love it.
    2. Volunteering at the animal shelter was a truly fulfilling experience that I would recommend.

Synonyms

satisfying gratifying rewarding
fulfilling verb

  1. Present participle of fulfill: To satisfy a need or want.

    1. He is fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot.
    2. The company is fulfilling all orders promptly and efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction.

  2. Present participle of fulfill: To do something that you have promised to do.

    1. She is fulfilling her promise to visit her grandmother.
    2. The government is fulfilling its pledge to reduce carbon emissions through investment in renewable energy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fulfilling" is /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fulfilling": satisfying, gratifying, rewarding.

Example usage of "fulfilling": "My job is very fulfilling and I love it.". More examples on the page.