fulfillment

noun
UK: /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
US: /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

  1. The feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting or useful things.

    1. She found fulfillment in her work as a teacher.
    2. Helping others gave him a sense of fulfillment that he had never experienced before.

  2. The act of doing something that is necessary or has been promised.

    1. The fulfillment of his promise was important to him.
    2. We are waiting for the fulfillment of the order we placed last week, as we urgently need those spare parts.

  3. The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

    1. The project represents the fulfillment of a long-held ambition.
    2. Her success in the competition was the fulfillment of years of hard work and dedication.

Synonyms

satisfaction contentment gratification achievement realization completion joy happiness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fulfillment" in English means: The feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting or useful things., The act of doing something that is necessary or has been promised., The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted..

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

Synonyms for "fulfillment": satisfaction, contentment, gratification, achievement, realization, completion, joy, happiness.

Example usage of "fulfillment": "She found fulfillment in her work as a teacher.". More examples on the page.