rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
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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By taking a holistic approach that considers the entire life cycle of a project—from acquisition to long-term community impact—developers can deliver results that are both financially rewarding and socially meaningful. Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Buying airline miles just got a lot more rewarding with a limited-time sale from Hawaiian Airlines, especially as the carrier combines its frequent flier program with Alaska Airlines. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 The most rewarding and chuckle-worthy part of The Franchise continues to be the slow, tragicomic unravelling of Eric, who in the first five episodes has been squashed from visionary auteur into just another cog in the Maximum Studios machine. Jack King, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 This is the kind of execution that’s been honed in time to show restraint, while rewarding inspection. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rewarding 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rewarding was in 1697

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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rewarding

adjective
re·​ward·​ing
: giving satisfaction
a rewarding experience

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