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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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Finding stylish, cushy sandals that can withstand a day of walking is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Swift may want to have a cushy monthly residency at the Garden one day, Billy Joel-style.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Finding stylish, cushy sandals that can withstand a day of walking is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Grippy, supportive Salomons offer just enough bounce for high-intensity workouts without being too cushy.
—India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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