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

• 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

This results in work that feels aligned, effortless, and rewarding, helping the individual to derive greater meaning from chasing opportunity. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025

There’s nothing wrong with vacations that are hard but rewarding—except that parenthood tends to be hard but rewarding 24/7. —Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025

This complexity has always made vintage Rolex Daytona’s a rewarding challenge to collect, when done right. —Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Season 12, set in a new corner of the world and an entirely different environment, was a departure from the usual Alone formula, but the journey clearly retained the heart of what makes the show one of the most grueling and deeply rewarding adventures there is. —Woniya Thibeault, Outside, 26 Aug. 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