rewarding

1 of 2

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

rewarding

2 of 2

present participle of reward entry 1

Synonyms of rewarding

Adjective

• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• gratifying

Examples of rewarding in a Sentence

Adjective

Her work is financially rewarding.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The outdoor space transforms the experience, offering a peaceful perch above the city that's especially rewarding in the early morning or around sunset. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Mitchell worries that rewarding models for thinking of themselves as having identities during fine-tuning could strengthen those earlier associations, potentially encouraging behavior that developers never intended. — Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2026

On average, introverted people find social stimulation less rewarding, while extroverted people are more likely to benefit from social contact. — Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Improvement from 2025 counts most, but the formula also considers previous years to discourage rewarding traditionally strong teams that simply bounce back from a down year. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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