cushy
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comfortable, comfy, cozy, easy, snug, soft
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The family loves to host family, friends, and neighbors on cushy couches and chairs scattered throughout the yard. — Terri Akman, Philly.com, "1870s West Philly home blends Victorian history with today's style," 26 June 2018 Today, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner stepped out in New York City wearing a particularly cushy pair by Louis Vuitton. — Vogue, "Sophie Turner Steps Out in the Most Luxurious House Slipper," 2 Apr. 2019 Set on a petite bluff above the beach, cushy chaise lounges trim an infinity pool and 25-meter lap pool fashioned from Guatemalan marble that mimics the jade and cobalt hues of the ocean. — Nora Walsh, Vogue, "Eco Idyll: Las Catalinas, the Car-Free Costa Rica Town, Welcomes a New Hotel," 4 Apr. 2019 Warm wood tones and cushy sofas covered in emerald velvet help set that curl-up-and-chill-for-a-while vibe. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "You'll Lose Your Chic Over This Incredible Women's Club," 27 Mar. 2019 The worn, brown leather; the dramatic, oversized shape; the sloping back that gives way to a cushy, padded seat. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Everybody's Asking About Hilary Duff's Epic Leather Sofa — Here's Where To Get It," 10 Sep. 2018 Aside from the daily hauling, her 2015 GMC Sierra has to be powerful enough to pull a heavy eight-horse trailer to competitions, yet cushy enough to keep people comfortable on trips as far away as Kentucky. — Tom Krisher, The Seattle Times, "Heavy duty: Detroit 3 all roll out biggest pickups this year," 6 Feb. 2019 Anyone can protect his post-White House reputation with an anonymous hit piece, anyone can rationalize staying in a cushy job. — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, "Trump Insiders, Come Out of the Shadows," 27 Dec. 2018 Just four years ago, Duque was a Washington suburbanite with a cushy job at an international development bank. — Manuel Rueda, Fox News, "Incoming Colombia president faces long list of challenges," 7 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cushy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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