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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Completely different vibes come from the second image, which shows a comfy, luxurious room outfitted with cushy furniture, plants, and artworks.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Here, On’s signature pods on the sole are set beneath a stiff plate that helps drive you forward and cushy foam in the midsole that gives you an extra dose of padding.
—Jennifer Heimlich, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Treat yourself to a cushy stay at the new Under Canvas Yosemite, slated to debut May 15 with 71 tents just ten minutes from the park’s west entrance on Route 120.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2025
The Clifton 9s offer bountiful, weight-distributing foam for a cushy step every time, whether that involves running on the treadmill or running to pick up the kids.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Here, On’s signature pods on the sole are set beneath a stiff plate that helps drive you forward and cushy foam in the midsole that gives you an extra dose of padding.
—Jennifer Heimlich, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Treat yourself to a cushy stay at the new Under Canvas Yosemite, slated to debut May 15 with 71 tents just ten minutes from the park’s west entrance on Route 120.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2025
The Clifton 9s offer bountiful, weight-distributing foam for a cushy step every time, whether that involves running on the treadmill or running to pick up the kids.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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