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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This sandal has just the right amount of shimmer, while the cushy platform keeps you elevated.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Beloved by podiatrists and celebrities alike, the Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers are designed with an ultra-lightweight and cushy profile.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Diners can expect to nosh on bao, buns, dumplings and skewers, along with Uchi staples, with cushy seating inside and outside on the patio.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
So often, luxury hotel beds are quietly elegant, deep, and sumptuous—perhaps dressed in high-thread-count Frette linens or topped with a generous assortment of cushy pillows—but there’s not always a ton of visible design that goes into the actual bed setup itself.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Beloved by podiatrists and celebrities alike, the Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers are designed with an ultra-lightweight and cushy profile.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Diners can expect to nosh on bao, buns, dumplings and skewers, along with Uchi staples, with cushy seating inside and outside on the patio.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
So often, luxury hotel beds are quietly elegant, deep, and sumptuous—perhaps dressed in high-thread-count Frette linens or topped with a generous assortment of cushy pillows—but there’s not always a ton of visible design that goes into the actual bed setup itself.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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