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
Recent Examples on the Web
The typical retiree on Social Security receives $22,800 annually from the program — above the poverty line, but hardly enough to fund a cushy retirement.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Both of those keep this cushy option feeling, well, soft and comfy, while still feeling bouncy and supportive.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Residents pay between $750 and $1,500 or more monthly for rooms in its cushy brownstones, according to real estate listings.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Blake Lively also owns a pair, while other celebs like Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde stay cushy in its leggings.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
My only dilemma was weather to lounge on the couch or in the cushy king bed in the adjacent room.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Your campground is primed to get a major upgrade from REI this season — from tents to cushy sleeping pads, the retailer has it all with prices sitting as low as $36.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The Kia is also as comfortable as many luxury SUVs thanks to its cushy seats and smooth ride.
—Michael Cantu, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
For years, the tech industry seemed like the best place to grow a cushy, stable career.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Both of those keep this cushy option feeling, well, soft and comfy, while still feeling bouncy and supportive.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Residents pay between $750 and $1,500 or more monthly for rooms in its cushy brownstones, according to real estate listings.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Blake Lively also owns a pair, while other celebs like Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde stay cushy in its leggings.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
My only dilemma was weather to lounge on the couch or in the cushy king bed in the adjacent room.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Your campground is primed to get a major upgrade from REI this season — from tents to cushy sleeping pads, the retailer has it all with prices sitting as low as $36.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The Kia is also as comfortable as many luxury SUVs thanks to its cushy seats and smooth ride.
—Michael Cantu, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
For years, the tech industry seemed like the best place to grow a cushy, stable career.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near cushy
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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