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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The Olukai Slide is stylish, cushy, and easy to slip on and off, while the Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof Sneakers offer breathable support and durability no matter where your adventures take you.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The insole is made from cushy and supportive memory foam that molds to your foot, and the rounded toe box provides extra wiggle room.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The insole is made from cushy and supportive memory foam that molds to your foot, and the rounded toe box provides extra wiggle room.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
With their cushy insoles and everyday style, the orthopedic shoes absorb shock with every step for all-day wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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