rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
Synonyms of rewardingnext
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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Looking back, Diemer says the most rewarding part of the job has been watching clients take real creative and financial risks and see those bets pay off. Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026 The sheer volume of information people take in every day can make a quiet pause even more essential and rewarding. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 No matter the type, growing conditions and location — the terroir — will impact the flavor, another reason diving into the world of grains is so rewarding. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 How to claim your cash bonus The offer is simple and rewarding. Zina Kumok, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 13 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

rewarding

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

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