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Fulfilling

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2800 frequency
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  1. 1

    Making someone satisfied or happy through fully developing their character or abilities.

    "She found a truly fulfilling career in teaching underprivileged children."

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Derived from the verb 'fulfill', originating from Old English 'fullfyllan', meaning 'to fill full, complete, accomplish'.

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