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
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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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is especially rewarding for businesses with a lot of credit card spending.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Building meaningful connections and seeing a child realize they are seen, heard and valued is the most rewarding part of my job.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there?
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rewarding
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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