rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ 

1

: yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable, satisfying

a rewarding experience

2

: serving as a reward

a rewarding smile of thanks

rewardingly adverb

Synonyms of rewarding

• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• gratifying

Examples of rewarding in a Sentence

Her work is financially rewarding.

pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas

Recent Examples on the Web

What are some relatively rewarding activities that already happen throughout your day? —Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

The brand is now repositioning itself as a lifestyle rewards program that goes beyond rewarding expenditures on rent to include broader housing expenses like mortgages. —Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026

This excursion offers a rewarding ratio of natural wonders per miles driven. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026

Krier said accepting the medal four years later on behalf of her fellow Rosies was the most rewarding accomplishment of her career. —Karla Marie Sanford, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rewarding

• self-rewarding

Rhymes for rewarding

• according
• affording
• awarding
• keyboarding
• recording
• skateboarding
• snowboarding
• boarding
• cording
• fording
• hoarding
• warding

Kids Definition

rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing

: giving satisfaction

a rewarding experience