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

• 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

Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease. —Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

Travelers who want to experience the parks at a slower pace will find this window especially rewarding. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

As Rosie progressed through high school, Chelle felt the urgency to find her child a place to work, post-graduation, that was safe, fun, rewarding and compatible with her abilities—no easy task. —Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

Leaders can help by recognizing and rewarding curiosity. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 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