Fulfilment (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Getting the job offer after months of hard work and job searching gave me a sense of great personal fulfilment.
- Traveling the world was the fulfilment of her lifelong dream, and she felt a deep sense of satisfaction as she gazed out at the stunning landscapes.
- His lifelong goal was to publish a book, and the feeling of fulfilment he felt when it finally hit the shelves was overwhelming.
- Volunteering at the animal shelter gave her a sense of purpose and fulfilment that she couldn't find in her mundane office job.
- Running her own business and seeing it thrive gave her a tremendous feeling of personal fulfilment.