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

Litigation becomes longer, more complex, and less rewarding. —Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

Attracting birds to your backyard birdbath can be rewarding for birders of all ages and is a great way to contribute vital support to local bird populations. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

For anyone looking to catch up on this key category ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony (and finish up their Oscar ballot), here is a guide to the five rewarding and societally resonant films, where to watch them, and which might win best documentary at Oscars 2026. —Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026

Fruit trees are among the most rewarding types of trees to cultivate. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 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