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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Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails.
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Branch is one of our favorite office chair brands for its cushy, adjustable designs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Wade Logan Bryonie Round Cocktail Ottoman Kick your feet up on this cushy ottoman with a plush outer layer and boucle fabric upholstery.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Don’t miss out on platform Ugg boots, cushy Barefoot Dreams blankets, Kate Spade purses, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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 3 Dec. 2025.
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