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 dog who makes it over the border and into Montana's arms soon finds a cushy bed and doggy snacks waiting on the other side.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The cushy memory foam insole molds to feet for comfort and support.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Shoppers even slumped in cushy bean bags to play Mario Kart on a Nintendo 64.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The expansive Royce Pool, located near the tennis court at the far end of the property, is stunning, surrounded by cushy loungers and daybeds as well as palm trees and private cabanas that can be rented for the day.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The cushy memory foam insole molds to feet for comfort and support.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Shoppers even slumped in cushy bean bags to play Mario Kart on a Nintendo 64.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
The expansive Royce Pool, located near the tennis court at the far end of the property, is stunning, surrounded by cushy loungers and daybeds as well as palm trees and private cabanas that can be rented for the day.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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