rewarding

[ri-wawr-ding]

adjective

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

2. affording financial or material gain; profitable.

rewarding

/ rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. giving personal satisfaction; gratifying

   caring for the elderly is rewarding

Other Word Forms

• rewardingly adverb
• quasi-rewarding adjective
• unrewarding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rewarding¹

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

Example Sentences

As rewarding as the Rock Hall honor is, the absence of Cornell –- who took his own life after a concert in Detroit in 2017 – carried a bit of somber note into the festivities.

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Casual payments, such as charity donations, honesty boxes, crafts stalls and rewarding buskers, are increasingly made digitally.

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"It was tough. Makes the win a bit more rewarding, especially with Kimi here not making my life easier," said Norris.

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Ending a long and gruelling season as the best player on the tour is a prestigious accolade, rewarding their brilliance and consistency over the previous 12 months.

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"From selecting materials and 3D printing, to troubleshooting electronics and satisfying requirements, working collaboratively with Yuji and Xinyu has been extremely rewarding," he said.

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Related Words

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• fruitful 
• gratifying 
• productive 
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• valuable 
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