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rewarding

American  
[ri-wawr-ding] / rɪˈwɔr dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. affording satisfaction, valuable experience, or the like; worthwhile.

  2. affording financial or material gain; profitable.

rewarding British  
/ rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. giving personal satisfaction; gratifying

    caring for the elderly is rewarding
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Other Word Forms

  • quasi-rewarding adjective
  • rewardingly adverb
  • unrewarding adjective

Etymology

Origin of rewarding

First recorded in 1690–1700; reward + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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The market is already rewarding companies with a bigger international presence.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the experience had been challenging but rewarding and he hoped to carry on learning the language.

From BBC

It also seems unfathomable that your next 12 years are full of dedicated readers and viewers who make this job the most fun, rewarding and meaningful one you’ve ever had.

From The Wall Street Journal

When it comes to rewarding workers financially, cash isn’t always king.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The math of it is really challenging, but also really rewarding.”

From Los Angeles Times

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