Synonyms for

Rewarding

Verb / rɪˈwɔ:rdɪŋ / / ri:ˈwɔ:rdɪŋ / Another word for rewarding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Providing satisfaction or a sense of accomplishment.

Synonyms & similar words

payback honour dishonor unrewarding repay reinforce honor reward satisfying fulfilling gratifying pleasing enjoyable productive fruitful beneficial useful valuable helpful advantageous profitable gainful lucrative remunerative compensating recompensing gratuitous

Synonyms by register

Formal

gratifying beneficial valuable worthwhile

Informal

satisfying great awesome cool

Literary

bountiful plentiful fruitful

Antonyms

unrewarding disappointing unsatisfying fruitless pointless worthless unproductive

Common collocations

  • truly rewarding
  • very rewarding
  • financially rewarding
  • personally rewarding
  • rewarding experience
  • rewarding career
  • rewarding job

Word family

noun reward
verb reward
adjective rewarding
adverb rewardingly

Usage note

This adjective describes something that provides satisfaction or benefit. It is often used to describe experiences, jobs, or activities that are fulfilling.

Example sentences

  1. Finishing my homework is very rewarding.
  2. Helping others can be a rewarding experience.
  3. Winning the game was a rewarding accomplishment.
  4. Planting a garden can be a very rewarding hobby.
  5. Earning a good grade on a test is very rewarding.

Quotes

  • The work that is truly rewarding is the kind that is difficult.
  • The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.
  • The most rewarding things in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.

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