Definition of rewarding
1 : yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable, satisfying a rewarding experience
2 : serving as a reward a rewarding smile of thanks
rewardingly
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
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 of rewarding from the Web
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With wardrobes spanning from fur, metal and leather to fine silks, steampunk goggles and prosthetic masks, this is by far the most visually sophisticated and rewarding DC movie yet.
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For me, the lean textures, clarity and emotional directness were exactly what made the interpretations so rewarding.
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For Kayla Devaux, excelling in the Level 6 competition with her Park Avenue Gymnastics teammates was even more rewarding than her own accomplishments.
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Especially for students who are part of a privileged majority on campus, diversity education can be beneficial and rewarding.
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There are plenty of recent graduates hitting the job market, ready to cash in on that diploma in hopes of starting a lucrative and rewarding career.
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Even the best sitcoms tend to fall into patterns, but comedy thrives on the unexpected—so when a drama breaks convention and goes for laugh, the payoff can be even more rewarding.
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The Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park is one of the most rewarding sites for military history tourists and researchers.
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For those who stick it out, though, the game can be rewarding.
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First Known Use of rewarding
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REWARDING Defined for English Language Learners
rewarding
playDefinition of rewarding for English Language Learners
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: giving you a good feeling that you have done something valuable, important, etc.
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: giving you money or profit
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