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

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

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

His research showed that the most rewarding activities are often preceded by resistance. —Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Learning how to make sourdough is a skill that's both rewarding and delicious. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025

Personal care and home health Share of workers leaving in the two-year period: 86% Key reason: While the job can be rewarding, many people leave because of low pay, long hours and inconsistent schedules, according to CareVoyant, which makes software for the industry. —Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 June 2025

The fourth season was our longest and hardest — but most rewarding — to produce. —Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 9 June 2025

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