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Word

fulfilled

Phoneticsful·filled, stress on the second syllable

US/fʊɫˈfɪɫd/

UK/fʊlfˈɪld/

Definition

adj. feeling happy and satisfied because you are doing something useful or important with your life.

adj. feeling a sense of emotional or spiritual satisfaction, typically resulting from the realisation of one's potential or the completion of meaningful work.

Examples

“She feels very fulfilled in her new job as a teacher.”

“After years of searching for the right career path, he finally felt fulfilled working for a non-profit organization.”

“Psychologists suggest that individuals who pursue intrinsic goals rather than extrinsic rewards are more likely to lead fulfilled lives and maintain long-term mental well-being.”

Examples

simple

“She feels very fulfilled in her new job as a teacher.”

contextual

“After years of searching for the right career path, he finally felt fulfilled working for a non-profit organization.”

complex

“Psychologists suggest that individuals who pursue intrinsic goals rather than extrinsic rewards are more likely to lead fulfilled lives and maintain long-term mental well-being.”

Real-World Examples

“I’d figured that if I got a record deal – if we got on MTV and radio – then I would feel fulfilled and loved,” he says.”
The Guardian 20 Aug 2026
“Their wish will soon be fulfilled,” he wrote .”
Al Jazeera 21 Aug 2026

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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