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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Herman Miller’s cushy Comma dining chair takes after the punctuation mark with an upholstered seat that invites you to pause.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
This Merino-blend bralette is breathable and itch-free, with a wireless design that’s cushy enough for all-day wear.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Herman Miller’s cushy Comma dining chair takes after the punctuation mark with an upholstered seat that invites you to pause.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The cushy seating encourages people to tuck in for a while.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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