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Definition of rewarding

rewarding

/ɹɪˈwɔːr.dɪŋ/
re · ward · ing
Adverb:rewardingly
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• adjective

1

Providing personal satisfaction, fulfillment, or a sense of worthwhile achievement.

Example

"Mentoring young students proved to be the most rewarding experience of her teaching career."

2

Yielding a significant financial return, profit, or material benefit.

Example

"Investing in renewable energy infrastructure turned out to be a highly rewarding venture for the firm."

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• Rhymes for rewarding

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rewardable
rewarder
rewarding
rewardingly
rewardless
rewarm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'reward' plus the participial suffix '-ing'. The root 'reward' entered Middle English via Anglo-Norman 'rewarder', a variant of Old French 'regarder' ('to look at, regard, or heed'), which came to mean 'to show regard for by giving a return'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rewarding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rewarding
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