# rewarding

/ɹiˈwɔɹdɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹɪwˈɔːdɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rewarding
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. satisfying

adjective · CEFR B2

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

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

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

## 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.

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