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

Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes. —Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Translating her stage hit to the screen promised to be a rewarding challenge. —Literary Hub, 24 June 2025

For Garcia, the most rewarding moments happen when stories that would otherwise remain untapped are not only told but also heard. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 June 2025

Likewise, social outings, sports events and fun times with children will be rewarding. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 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