Word
rewarding
Phoneticsre·ward·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈwɔɹdɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪwˈɔːdɪŋ/
Definition
adj. giving you a good feeling because you have done something valuable or helpful.
adj. providing personal satisfaction or a sense of worth; often used to describe careers, hobbies, or altruistic actions.
Examples
“Teaching is a very rewarding job.”
“Volunteering at the local animal shelter is hard work, but seeing the dogs find new homes is incredibly rewarding.”
“While the project was intellectually demanding and required long hours, the final results were deeply rewarding for the entire research team.”
Examples
simple
“Teaching is a very rewarding job.”
contextual
“Volunteering at the local animal shelter is hard work, but seeing the dogs find new homes is incredibly rewarding.”
complex
“While the project was intellectually demanding and required long hours, the final results were deeply rewarding for the entire research team.”
Usage
Commonly used to describe work, experiences, or relationships.
Real-World Examples
“Sixth-form and college courses can be rewarding for teachers as well as pupils – as could be seen in the videos of staff on results day.” “Learning, as experienced by young children, is normally very rewarding.” “Newcomers to the practice discovered something seasoned birders have always known: Simply paying attention to birds can be surprisingly rewarding .” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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