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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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Re-activating a dormant friendship is often faster and more rewarding than building one from scratch.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Seeing ‘The Anta Claus of the South Pole’ finally come to life is incredibly rewarding, especially as our first collaboration with the NFB.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is one of the most rewarding options for earning cash back in categories such as entertainment and dining without paying an annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 2026.
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