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 of rewarding

• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• satisfying
• gratifying

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

Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there? —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026

The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible. —Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Such subtle tweaks in rhythm and resolution are more subtle, and more rewarding, than a straightforward joke-and-punchline setup. —Alison Herman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026

With a few adjustments, everyday cooking becomes less frustrating and far more rewarding. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

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