English · Emotions & Feelings
fulfilled
/fʊlˈfɪld/
[/fʊlˈfɪld/]
deeply satisfied
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling happy and satisfied because life has meaning and purpose.
Example
Teaching for thirty years, she felt deeply fulfilled by the success of her former students.
Teaching for thirty years, she felt deeply fulfilled by the success of her former students.
Etymology
From 'fulfil' (Old English 'fullfyllan', to fill full).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes lasting satisfaction from meaningful work or life.