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

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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The goal isn’t to chase trends but to understand motivations in order to design intuitive and rewarding experiences. Craig Waldman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Every creature Yoshi encounters presents new, rewarding gameplay concepts and tools for exploration and experimentation. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 Overall, the Venture Business is likely a better fit for heavy spenders, while the Ink Business Preferred may be more rewarding if your business doesn't have as many credit card expenses. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 19 May 2026 The whole atmosphere is very rewarding. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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rewarding

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

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