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 Transport is the brand’s everyday commuter shoe, while the waterproof Hoka Anacapa 2 is one of my favorite cushy hiking shoes.
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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
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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
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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