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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Plus, the shoe brand recently became podiatrist-approved for its cushy, supportive insole.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In addition to a cushy design, the sneaker also offers great traction, with little grooves on the outsole for grip on everything from shiny airport floors to rainy city streets.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Continue reading … ‘BEST BUDS’ ROASTED — Kennedy drops the hammer on Obama, Colbert after cushy interview ahead of show's end.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
International trips and cushy jobs In her opening statement, Alhambra said the union was organized in 1880 and is one of the oldest labor unions in the country.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In addition to a cushy design, the sneaker also offers great traction, with little grooves on the outsole for grip on everything from shiny airport floors to rainy city streets.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Continue reading … ‘BEST BUDS’ ROASTED — Kennedy drops the hammer on Obama, Colbert after cushy interview ahead of show's end.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
International trips and cushy jobs In her opening statement, Alhambra said the union was organized in 1880 and is one of the oldest labor unions in the country.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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 17 May. 2026.
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