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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It’s increased the workload of Rogers, but it’s been a rewarding experience. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025 The duty list became a tool for corruption and party self-dealing, a device for rewarding favorites and punishing enemies. Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025 The journey to decarbonization is complex yet can be economically rewarding. Rami Harajli, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 It’s been especially rewarding to see the outreach from the NASCAR community and all the people whom Edwards touched. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

rewarding

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

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