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

"It's just been great being a part of it and especially being at the premieres... and seeing how each country takes in the movie, and that is what's rewarding to everyone."

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But some of the most meaningful and rewarding conversations I have are with schoolchildren.

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What he did was establish himself as the father of underwater archaeology and introduce the world to an enormously rewarding scientific discipline.

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Mr. Sharaa has also continued to host extremist foreign fighters, appointing several to senior positions within the military and rewarding them with army divisions, despite their implication in sectarian killings.

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"It seems like such a challenging and rewarding experience for an actor," he said.

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Related Words

• advantageous 
• fruitful 
• gratifying 
• productive 
• profitable 
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• valuable 
• worthwhile