rewarding
adjective
re·ward·ing
ri-ˈwȯr-diŋ 
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
Synonyms
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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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Watching the bears chow down on the meal was rewarding for the chef, who enjoyed watching how the animals approached the dish.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Audubon is a great example of how 13,000-foot peaks can be every bit as fun and rewarding to climb as fourteeners.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2024
Work exchanges are a rewarding and cost-effective way to travel abroad for long stretches of time.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Watching the bears chow down on the meal was rewarding for the chef, who enjoyed watching how the animals approached the dish.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Audubon is a great example of how 13,000-foot peaks can be every bit as fun and rewarding to climb as fourteeners.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2024
Work exchanges are a rewarding and cost-effective way to travel abroad for long stretches of time.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rewarding
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“Rewarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewarding. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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