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 cushy, oversized model is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon siestas, and soaking up the sun with a good book.
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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
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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
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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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