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 Words From

• re·warding·ly adverb
• quasi-re·warding adjective
• unre·warding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rewarding¹

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

Example Sentences

Affluent families often paid a skilled artisan to train their children in well-paid, rewarding vocations.

From Slate

Some children might indeed get a leg up on an exciting and rewarding career, but too often, employers will prioritize profits over pedagogy.

From Slate

"Rewarding children for successfully managing a frustrating situation can send a positive message," she said.

From Science Daily

The participants universally agreed that raising their families on a farm was a uniquely challenging but rewarding experience, and they wouldn't change that.

From Science Daily

Such detours are part of the production’s meticulous efforts to grab and keep our attention, rewarding us for watching closely.

From Salon

Related Words

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