English Reference
adjective

rewarding

adj.
US /ɹiˈwɔɹdɪŋ/ UK /ɹɪwˈɔːdɪŋ/ re·ward·ing

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    giving you a good feeling because you have done something valuable or helpful.

    providing personal satisfaction or a sense of worth; often used to describe careers, hobbies, or altruistic actions.

    Simple

    Teaching can be a very rewarding job when you see your students succeed.

    In context

    Volunteering at the community clinic proved to be a deeply rewarding experience, offering a sense of purpose that her corporate role lacked.

    Usage

    Commonly used to describe work, experiences, or relationships.

    unrewardingthanklessfrustrating

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.

The Guardian· 13 Aug 2026

Learning, as experienced by young children, is normally very rewarding.

The Conversation· 31 Jul 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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