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

Balancing Innovation With Care Standards Driving innovation in healthcare is a complex but rewarding endeavor. —Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Very little in Korean society seems to give young people the impression that child rearing might be rewarding or delightful. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025

Watching their growth both on and off the court has been the most rewarding part of my journey. —Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025

More on Solo Travel The Solo Trip: Explore at Your Own Pace Traveling alone can be rewarding, and a little daunting. —Sophie Stuber, New York Times, 21 Feb. 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