Fulfilled: meaning, definitions and examples

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fulfilled

 

[ fʊlˈfɪld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling satisfied or happy because of fully achieving something

Feeling fulfilled is a sense of contentment and accomplishment that comes from achieving your goals or desires. It is a state of satisfaction and happiness that arises from completing tasks or reaching milestones. Being fulfilled often involves a sense of purpose and fulfillment in various aspects of life, such as career, relationships, or personal growth. It can also refer to a deep sense of inner peace and fulfillment that comes from living authentically and in alignment with one's values.

Synonyms

accomplished, content, gratified, happy, satisfied

Examples of usage

  • I feel fulfilled after completing a challenging project at work.
  • Her dream of traveling the world finally came true, and she felt fulfilled.
  • After years of hard work, he finally achieved his goal and felt fulfilled.
  • She found fulfillment in helping others and making a positive impact on the world.
  • His sense of fulfillment came from living a life true to himself and his beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "fulfilled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cumprido

🇮🇳 पूरा हुआ

🇩🇪 erfüllt

🇮🇩 terpenuhi

🇺🇦 виконаний

🇵🇱 spełniony

🇯🇵 満たされる (mitasareru)

🇫🇷 rempli

🇪🇸 cumplido

🇹🇷 yerine getirilmiş

🇰🇷 충족된 (chungjokdoen)

🇸🇦 محقق

🇨🇿 splněný

🇸🇰 splnený

🇨🇳 实现的 (shíxiàn de)

🇸🇮 izpolnjen

🇮🇸 uppfyllt

🇰🇿 орындалған

🇬🇪 შესრულებული

🇦🇿 yerinə yetirilmiş

🇲🇽 cumplido

Etymology

The word 'fulfilled' originated from the combination of the prefix 'ful-' meaning 'full, complete' and the verb 'fill'. It first appeared in Middle English around the 14th century. Over time, it evolved to represent the feeling of satisfaction and happiness that comes from achieving one's goals or desires. The concept of fulfillment has been a central theme in human experiences and aspirations, reflecting the universal desire for meaning and purpose in life.

See also: fulfilling, fulfillingly, fulfillment, unfulfillability, unfulfilled, unfulfilling.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,451 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.