cushy

adjective

ˈku̇-shē 

cushier; cushiest

: entailing little hardship or difficulty

a cushy job with a high salary

cushily

ˈku̇-shə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of cushy

• comfortable
• snug
• soft

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite their open-back design, clogs are surprisingly cushy and supportive enough to keep you comfortable for hours. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026

Eternally grateful, Abel swiftly moved the Cuban lifeguard to Yucatán and placed him in a cushy corporate post at one of his companies. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

The Missouri Tigers are among the loads of Power 4 teams with cushy Week 1 matchups to open the college football season. — Pj Green september 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

The brand’s modular Kit seat unfolds from a pint-size loveseat into a cushy surface for stretching out or building the next make-believe fort. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cushy

• bushy
• pushy