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fulfilling

adj. · v.
US //fʊɫˈfɪɫɪŋ// UK //fʊlfˈɪlɪŋ// ful·fill·ing
  1. 1 satisfying (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    making you feel happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities or doing something useful.

    providing a sense of emotional, spiritual, or professional satisfaction through the realisation of one's potential or the completion of meaningful work.

    Example

    Nursing is a very difficult job, but she finds it deeply fulfilling.

    Example

    Many professionals choose to leave high-paying corporate roles in search of more fulfilling careers in the non-profit sector.

    Pitfall
    I am very fulfilling with my new job.
    My new job is very fulfilling.

    Use 'fulfilling' to describe the activity or job that gives satisfaction. To describe your own feeling, use 'fulfilled'.

  2. 2 completing or achieving (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of finishing a task, reaching a goal, or doing what is required.

    the present participle or gerund of 'fulfil', referring to the execution of a duty, the satisfaction of a requirement, or the achievement of a goal.

    Example

    By finishing the project on time, he is fulfilling his promise to the team.

    Example

    The company is currently fulfilling all its contractual obligations despite the recent supply chain disruptions.

    Usage

    In British English, the base verb is usually spelled 'fulfil', while in American English it is 'fulfill'. Both use the double 'l' in 'fulfilling'.

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