rewarding

1 of 2

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

rewarding

2 of 2

present participle of reward entry 1

Synonyms of rewarding

Adjective

• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• gratifying

Examples of rewarding in a Sentence

Adjective

Her work is financially rewarding.

pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As an actor, having the opportunity to voice both Homer and Adrian’s creations is immensely rewarding and recording in tandem with Audible’s cutting-edge production is a dream come true. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The president is more concerned with rewarding slavish loyalty than supporting electability. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

But getting rid of the lawn has been even more rewarding than expected. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2026

Stepping into the role of Ed Gein was an exhaustive but rewarding process for the Sons of Anarchy actor (who is also bringing back that show, with a meta twist). — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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