rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
Synonyms of rewardingnext
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

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Her work is financially rewarding. pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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The onus is on the audience to get on board with that flipped dynamic — but doing so is rewarding. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 Dotson, a first-round pick in 2022, has experienced the rewarding highs of being one of the best receivers in his draft class and on his team. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Helping first-time climbers gain that confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of the festival for instructor Andrii Lamei, 24. — ABC News, 5 July 2026 Helping first-time climbers gain confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of the festival for instructor Andrii Lamei, 24. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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rewarding

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

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