Definitions for rewarding

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rewarding re·ward·ing

Spelling: [ri-wawr-ding]

IPA: /rɪˈwɔr dɪŋ/

Rewarding is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 431 anagrams from letters in rewarding (adeginrrw).

Definitions for rewarding

adjective

1. affording satisfaction, valuable experience, or the like; worthwhile.
2. affording financial or material gain; profitable.

noun

1. a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
2. something given or received in return or recompense for service, merit, hardship, etc.

verb (used with object)

1. to recompense or requite (a person or animal) for service, merit, achievement, etc.
2. to make return for or requite (service, merit, etc.); recompense.

Origin of rewarding

First recorded in 1690-1700; reward + -ing²

Examples for rewarding

The days we spent hiking were rewarding for different reasons.

That the Globes did this year, rewarding both Rodriguez and the series in Best Comedy, is a pleasant surprise.

And then how amply rewarded, and rewarding, by the rapture-causing return!

Then Nuflo would rejoice and feast, rewarding them with the skin, bones, and entrails.

It is a cash cow, handed billions by TV networks and rewarding its sponsors with huge ratings and ever growing revenues.

But, seems to me, mother, that that would be rewarding him for being a naughty boy.

I had worked in public service before, and it was one of the most rewarding times in my life.

Being in an indie band is running a never-ending, rewarding, scary, low-margin small business.

You might think you were rewarding her by marrying her; but you'll find your mistake.

The marchioness assented, rewarding Chiaccheri with a smile, but I could not do so.