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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Working with young drivers like Sally is incredibly rewarding.
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Finally, fun has to be inherently rewarding—you’re not doing it for your résumé.
—The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
That people are excited to watch and understand Jamie, and try to understand the issue through Jamie, is rewarding.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The options are abundant, and the journey to finding what works for you can be just as rewarding as the fitness goals themselves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Finally, fun has to be inherently rewarding—you’re not doing it for your résumé.
—The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
That people are excited to watch and understand Jamie, and try to understand the issue through Jamie, is rewarding.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The options are abundant, and the journey to finding what works for you can be just as rewarding as the fitness goals themselves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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 29 Mar. 2025.
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