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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Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
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India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
These airy leather sandals feature a cushy foam footbed and are versatile enough to style with everything in your travel wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Few shoes can measure up to their breathability and cushy comfort, plus the chance to personalize them with Crocs’ Jibbitz charms is hard to pass up.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top Formula 1 drivers in top teams.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 June 2026
These airy leather sandals feature a cushy foam footbed and are versatile enough to style with everything in your travel wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Few shoes can measure up to their breathability and cushy comfort, plus the chance to personalize them with Crocs’ Jibbitz charms is hard to pass up.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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