rewarding

re·ward·ing

adjective \-ˈwȯr-diŋ\

Definition of REWARDING

1

: yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable, satisfying <a rewarding experience>

2

: serving as a reward <a rewarding smile of thanks>

— re·ward·ing·ly adverb

Examples of REWARDING

1. Her work is financially rewarding.
2. <pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas>

First Known Use of REWARDING

1697

Related to REWARDING

Synonyms

cheering, comforting, encouraging, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening, heartwarming, satisfying

Antonyms

demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

Related Words

affecting, inspiring, inspiriting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching; edifying, elevating, uplifting; sympathetic, tender; kind, kindly, loving, warm; animating, enlivening, exciting, exhilarating, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, thrilling; pleasing, pleasurable, welcoming

Near Antonyms

cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, dissatisfying, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening; discomforting, disconcerting, dismaying, distressing, disturbing, upsetting; cold, unfeeling, unfriendly, unkind, unloving, unpleasant

Rhymes with REWARDING

recording