rewarding

American  

[ri-wawr-ding] / rɪˈwɔr dɪŋ /

adjective

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

2. affording financial or material gain; profitable.

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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

The idea is simple - the more deliveries riders complete during those windows, the more "streak" incentives they unlock, boosting their pay and rewarding longer hours.

From BBC

It was even more rewarding if you attended his classes on the same topic more than once.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meta Platforms, which also reported results Wednesday, bucked the trend, with investors rewarding the social-media giant for its ability to turn AI into a jump in revenue growth by boosting ad performance and user engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

“By understanding U.S. tax obligations, implementing robust estate planning, and maintaining legal compliance abroad, retirees can focus on the rewarding experiences of life overseas rather than worrying about potential pitfalls.”

From MarketWatch

But unlike other powerhouses of the Games, the U.S. government doesn’t spend a dime rewarding Olympic athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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