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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Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.
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Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Shoppers shout out the arch support and cushy soles, which are always a plus.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Shoppers shout out the arch support and cushy soles, which are always a plus.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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