rewarding

adjective re·ward·ing \ -ˈwȯr-diŋ \

Definition of rewarding

1 :yielding or likely to yield a reward :valuable, satisfying

a rewarding experience

2 :serving as a reward

a rewarding smile of thanks

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rewardingly

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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 of rewarding from the Web

In fact, few things could be simpler—or more rewarding.

— anya tchoupakov, Bon Appetit, "25 Recipes That Prove Cooking Fish Doesn't Have to Be Scary," 28 Aug. 2017
That would be rewarding to me and fulfilling, to watch him have his moment.

— catherine green, The Atlantic, "The Art—and Business—of Making Music Videos," 11 Aug. 2017
The EITC was instituted during one of those rare moments in modern U.S. history when policymakers wanted to avoid rewarding joblessness.

— edward l. glaeser, National Review, "The War on Work — and How to End It," 1 Aug. 2017
The Democrats, who have a habit of rewarding failure (Hello, Mrs. Clinton!), subsequently nominated Davis as their gubernatorial candidate.

— kevin d. williamson, National Review, "Strange Obsessions," 19 July 2017
Some choices will be more financially rewarding than others.

— stewart welch, AL.com, "College Student? Do this!," 19 July 2017
You are also given a ton of responsibility which makes the work rewarding and tangible.

— fortune editors, Fortune, "The 25 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York," 18 July 2017
This comprehensive four-week program for 7- to 14-year-olds features all aspects of theater and builds to a rewarding final production.

— randall p. lieberman, Jewish Journal, "JCC offers high-flying summer camps," 6 July 2017
The objective of the event is to create a valuable and rewarding experience for the kids.

— jim varsallone, miamiherald, "Busy times for Miami 12-year-old during MLB All-Star Week Miami," 6 July 2017

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First Known Use of rewarding

1697

rewarding Synonyms

Synonyms

cheering, comforting, encouraging, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening, heartwarming, satisfying

Antonyms

demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

Related Words

affecting, inspiring, inspiriting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching; edifying, elevating, uplifting; sympathetic, tender; kind, kindly, loving, warm; animating, enlivening, exciting, exhilarating, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, thrilling; pleasing, pleasurable, welcoming

Near Antonyms

cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, dissatisfying, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening; discomforting, disconcerting, dismaying, distressing, disturbing, upsetting; cold, unfeeling, unfriendly, unkind, unloving, unpleasant

REWARDING Defined for English Language Learners

rewarding

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Definition of rewarding for English Language Learners

: giving you a good feeling that you have done something valuable, important, etc.
: giving you money or profit

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