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

Castro says building long-term relationships with his students is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Long summer evenings make sailaway particularly rewarding across Northern Europe. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Sweet corn is usually the easiest and most rewarding type of corn to grow in vegetable gardens. — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Private balconies offer quiet outdoor space and especially rewarding views on Alaska, Mediterranean, fall foliage, and South Pacific sailings. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 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