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 lightweight, cushy trainer has sticky rubber under the forefoot for quick toe-offs.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
And with a median annual salary of $179,210, women are also stepping into cushy tax brackets.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The caravan, which doesn’t yet have a name, is packed with forward-thinking features—including steering assist and a extremely cushy cabin—that have the potential to make hitting the road easier and more comfortable than ever before.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
This sandal has just the right amount of shimmer, while the cushy platform keeps you elevated.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
And with a median annual salary of $179,210, women are also stepping into cushy tax brackets.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The caravan, which doesn’t yet have a name, is packed with forward-thinking features—including steering assist and a extremely cushy cabin—that have the potential to make hitting the road easier and more comfortable than ever before.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
This sandal has just the right amount of shimmer, while the cushy platform keeps you elevated.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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