rewarding

adjective

re·​ward·​ing ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ How to pronounce rewarding (audio)
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

Examples of rewarding in a Sentence

Her work is financially rewarding. pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas
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The team focused on creating a seamless online shopping experience, expanding Levi’s product offerings beyond its traditional denim roots to become a broader lifestyle apparel brand and providing consumers a more personalized and rewarding online shopping experience. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025 It’s been really rewarding to watch both the book and the film start with just an idea and go all the way through to the end. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 My favorite contributions in this dense but rewarding doorstop are from Wright. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025 Hilton is tapping into this experience economy by making travel more engaging and rewarding. Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rewarding

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

rewarding

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

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