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 of rewarding

• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• gratifying

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

Either way, there’s a shift from casual enjoyment to something that feels purposeful and rewarding. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, in University City, 75-year-old Ernie Bjork has transformed his 35-year teaching career into something simpler but equally rewarding. —Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025

For May, seeing the idea grow has been especially rewarding. —Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

Bordering downtown Lakeland’s scenic and historic Lake Mirror and its promenade, the restaurant has become a go-to destination for local steak lovers — and a rewarding detour for vacationers visiting the Orlando area. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 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