fulfilling

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [fʊlfˈɪlɪŋ] /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [fʊlfˈɪlɪŋ] /fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ How to pronounce fulfilling (audio) also fə(l)-/ (ame, mw)

fulfilling — adjective

  • fulfillingpositive
  • more fulfillingcomparative
  • most fulfillingsuperlative

1. giving you a strong sense that what you do matters and leaving you deeply conten

1.形容詞B2
釋義

giving you a strong sense that what you do matters and leaving you deeply content, especially in work, service, study, or close relationships.

例句

Teaching adult learners became a fulfilling second career for Ife after retirement.

fulfilling + career / role / job

Antonia finds weekend work at the food bank deeply fulfilling.

find + activity + fulfilling

同義詞
  • rewarding

    very close in meaning, but often focuses more on the result of effort

  • meaningful

    emphasizes value or importance more than emotional satisfaction

  • satisfying

    can describe a good result or pleasant feeling, but it is less tied to life purpose

反義詞
  • unfulfilling

    direct opposite; not giving a sense of purpose or satisfaction

  • empty

    suggests a life or experience feels hollow rather than meaningful

文法句型

fulfilling + noun

be fulfilling

find + activity + fulfilling

用法筆記

Most often used for jobs, responsibilities, or ways of life that give a person a sense of purpose over time. It is stronger and more personal than simply saying something is enjoyable.

常見錯誤

❌The work gave me a fulfilling.
✅The work was fulfilling.
💡'fulfilling' is an adjective, so use it before a noun or after a linking verb, not as a noun.