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- Dictionaryful·fill·ing/fə(l)ˈfiliNG/
adjective
- 1. making someone satisfied or happy because of fully developing their character or abilities: "a fulfilling and rewarding career"
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The meaning of FULFILLING is providing happiness or satisfaction. How to use fulfilling in a sentence.
1. a. : to put into effect : execute. He fulfilled his pledge to cut taxes. b. : to meet the requirements of (a business order) Their order for more TVs was promptly fulfilled. c. : to measure up to : satisfy. She hasn't yet fulfilled the requirements needed to graduate. d. : to bring to an end.
fulfilling. adjective. uk / fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ / us / fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ /. Add to word list. C2. making you feel happy and satisfied: Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Causing pleasure.
Fulfilling definition: satisfying or rewarding, especially by meeting the emotional need for meaning, challenge, growth, success, etc.. See examples of FULFILLING used in a sentence.
to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises. He stayed an extra semester to fulfill his graduation requirements. At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a marathon. fulfill verb [T] (DEVELOP)
to satisfy someone or to make someone feel happy: I don't feel that my present way of life really fulfills me. I've finally found a job in which I can fulfill my self (= completely develop my abilities and interests). More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
fulfilling (of an experience or activity) that makes you happy, because it makes you feel your skills and talents are being used: I’m finding the work much more fulfilling now. satisfying, rewarding or fulfilling? Almost any experience, important or very brief, can be satisfying.
The verb fulfill means to fill a need or want. To fulfill yourself personally means to follow your inner passion, like flute-playing, no matter who thinks it's silly. Fulfill can also mean to meet expectations, or live up to a standard. If you fulfill your teacher's requirement of good behavior and good test scores, she'll give you a star.
fulfilling (of an experience or an activity) that makes you happy, because it makes you feel your skills and talents are being used: He'd like to find a more fulfilling career. satisfying, rewarding, or fulfilling?
Definition of fulfill verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
