Definition of CUSHILY

Synonyms & Antonyms for cushy

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

In a selfie posted today, the supermodel is posing coyly in a cushy chair, her legs crossed quite intentionally to expose the gaping wide hole across the back of her denim pants. — Vogue, "Emily Ratajkowski’s Wardrobe Malfunction Is Instagram Gold," 1 May 2019 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

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