cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
cushily adverb

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 Transport is the brand’s everyday commuter shoe, while the waterproof Hoka Anacapa 2 is one of my favorite cushy hiking shoes. Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024 Despite the stiffened suspension, the pockmarked city streets on the way out of Los Angeles towards Malibu aren’t teeth-shattering; the cushy seat helps sop up bumps, but Renntech’s chassis is also forgiving. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 That means smart layers, cushy fabrics, and pieces that transition seamlessly from the aircraft to my final destination. Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 Salomon, Keen, and Merrell have been having particularly big years as the go-to footwear for weekend warriors who also need something cool to wear to the office, while On is also getting in on the trend with its cushy trail shoes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cushy 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cushy was in 1915

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Cite this Entry

“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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