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
Recent Examples on the Web
At a relatively lightweight 385 grams (13.5 oz), the matte-black Empyrean II headphones combine a sleek carbon-fiber frame with a leather headrest that supports both oval transducer housings fitted with cushy, circumaural earcups.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Though not always as soft and cushy as some puffy designs, curves bring about the same feeling.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Britain’s leading scientific institution, the Royal Society, granted him its highest honor, the Copley Medal, and the Navy rewarded him with a cushy desk job.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Influencing, for all its cushy perks (not to mention free meals and swag), ultimately can create an identity crisis, Wolfermann told Fortune.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
This affordable rug has a modern, geometric design and a cushy feel.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
The typical retiree on Social Security receives $22,800 annually from the program — above the poverty line, but hardly enough to fund a cushy retirement.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Both of those keep this cushy option feeling, well, soft and comfy, while still feeling bouncy and supportive.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Residents pay between $750 and $1,500 or more monthly for rooms in its cushy brownstones, according to real estate listings.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Though not always as soft and cushy as some puffy designs, curves bring about the same feeling.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Britain’s leading scientific institution, the Royal Society, granted him its highest honor, the Copley Medal, and the Navy rewarded him with a cushy desk job.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Influencing, for all its cushy perks (not to mention free meals and swag), ultimately can create an identity crisis, Wolfermann told Fortune.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
This affordable rug has a modern, geometric design and a cushy feel.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
The typical retiree on Social Security receives $22,800 annually from the program — above the poverty line, but hardly enough to fund a cushy retirement.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Both of those keep this cushy option feeling, well, soft and comfy, while still feeling bouncy and supportive.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Residents pay between $750 and $1,500 or more monthly for rooms in its cushy brownstones, according to real estate listings.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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