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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His research showed that the most rewarding activities are often preceded by resistance. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 Learning how to make sourdough is a skill that's both rewarding and delicious. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025 Personal care and home health Share of workers leaving in the two-year period: 86% Key reason: While the job can be rewarding, many people leave because of low pay, long hours and inconsistent schedules, according to CareVoyant, which makes software for the industry. Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 June 2025 The fourth season was our longest and hardest — but most rewarding — to produce. Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 9 June 2025 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 24 Jun. 2025.

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rewarding

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

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