rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
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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Visualizing your future self and breaking long-term goals into manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more rewarding. Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Disney Cruise Line is rewarding Disney+ subscribers by offering half-price cruises for kids next year. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024 Here’s to many more rewarding nonfiction cinematic experiences in the New Year! Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024 Hearing many similar stories from customers has been incredibly rewarding. Marina Khidekel, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rewarding 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rewarding was in 1697

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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

rewarding

adjective
re·​ward·​ing
: giving satisfaction
a rewarding experience

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