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

This tension is often subtext enough, and it’s accentuated by cinematographer Adric Watson’s tight and dirty frames, which confine Maya and Arti through astute visual composition, as the reality of their cushy lives is gradually illuminated. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

It’s designed for recovery and features a cushy underfoot that can soothe tired feet. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 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