Word
fulfilling
Phoneticsful·fill·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/fʊɫˈfɪɫɪŋ/
UK/fʊlfˈɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
01satisfying
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. making you feel happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities or doing something useful.
adj. providing a sense of emotional, spiritual, or professional satisfaction through the realisation of one's potential or the completion of meaningful work.
“Nursing is a very difficult job, but she finds it deeply fulfilling.”
“Many professionals choose to leave high-paying corporate roles in search of more fulfilling careers in the non-profit sector.”
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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'.
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02completing or achieving
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of finishing a task, reaching a goal, or doing what is required.
v. 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.
“By finishing the project on time, he is fulfilling his promise to the team.”
“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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Real-World Examples
“By extension, responding from this awareness may even help survivors understand their own reactions and experiences, which may ultimately aid their healing and ability to lead fulfilling lives.” “People who expected to lead a fulfilling family or social life even in old age did indeed spend more time with family and friends years later.” “But it’s no way to lead a fulfilling, three-dimensional life.” - 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
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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