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
Examples of rewarding in a Sentence
Her work is financially rewarding.
pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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Spending that aligns with your principles will ultimately feel more rewarding in the long run.
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
The Mesa Arch Trail in Canyonlands National Park is one of Utah’s most rewarding short hikes.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Spending that aligns with your principles will ultimately feel more rewarding in the long run.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025
But given how challenging its production was, is its current standing all the more rewarding?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rewarding
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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