cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
cushily adverb

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 cushy, oversized model is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon siestas, and soaking up the sun with a good book. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 This cushy pair from Sony is designed with an adjustable headband for maximum comfort, along with padded ear cups that won’t cause irritation with extended wear. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025 Heirloom Tencel linen sheets are bound to have a cushy spot in your heart and your bed. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025 The Skechers have sturdy arch support, a memory foam footbed, and a cushy heel pillow. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cushy

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cushy was in 1915

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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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