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

• cheering
• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• gladdening
• gratifying
• heartening
• heartwarming
• satisfying

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

For Tamie, one of the most rewarding aspects of this experience has been setting an example for her son Leo, who was present during their initial encounter with Betty. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Encouraging feedback, rewarding loyal customers and engaging with them in meaningful ways can turn happy users into powerful brand advocates. —Deboshree Sarkar, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Besides finally seeing her book shelved at Waterstones, a large British book retailer, the most rewarding part of the republish process is the reader interaction, Erriu says. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

Its spot atop Lookout Mountain’s long ridge leads to extended, smooth rides rewarding flyers with bird’s eye views of the scenic splendor below. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025

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