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

Rewarding developers for maximizing AI tokens is like rewarding delivery drivers for burning the most gasoline. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

La Casa de la Playa is a rare resort where staying in can be every bit as rewarding as heading out, and where an afternoon spent by your plunge pool may become the highlight of your trip. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Despite the challenging conditions, Hauser says the difficult shoot only made the finished product that much more rewarding. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Harper said the family's all-in approach has become one of the most rewarding parts of her success. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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