rewarding

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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

rewarding

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present participle of reward entry 1

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Examples of rewarding in a Sentence

Adjective Her work is financially rewarding. pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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The most rewarding part has been witnessing the power of Manoj and Boman – two giants of cinema – working together for the first time in this film. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 This provides a ton of flexibility for progression, and feels extremely rewarding for painting units together – and directly ties into that narrative sense of camaraderie that builds as well. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Autumn is an especially rewarding time to visit, when the surrounding forests turn shades of gold, red, and orange. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Helping these women improve every area of their lives proved far more rewarding than helping an athlete run a faster mile. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 1 Sep. 2026.

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rewarding

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

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