cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
Examples of cushy in a Sentence
His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Inside, the oversized rooms are filled with cushy leather couches, bentwood chairs, and cozy beds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Even better, the handle drop leaves plenty of room for the bag to be worn over thick jackets and cushy sweaters.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Inside, the oversized rooms are filled with cushy leather couches, bentwood chairs, and cozy beds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Even better, the handle drop leaves plenty of room for the bag to be worn over thick jackets and cushy sweaters.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cushy
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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