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fulfilled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fʊɫˈfɪɫd// UK //fʊlfˈɪld// ful·filled

adj. feeling happy and satisfied because you are doing something useful or important with your life. You use this to describe a sense of completion or success in your personal goals.

adj. feeling a sense of satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character. Often follows a linking verb such as 'feel' or 'become'.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as a predicative adjective following linking verbs like 'feel', 'seem', or 'become'.

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