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adjective \ ˈku̇-shē \
|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Definition of cushy

cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
  • a cushy job with a high salary
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cushily

play \ˈku̇-shə-lē\ adverb

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Examples of cushy in a Sentence

  1. His uncle got him a cushy job in the city government.

  2. a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television

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Origin and Etymology of cushy

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

cushy Synonyms

Synonyms

comfortable, comfy, cozy, easy, snug, soft;

Antonyms

uncomfortable;

Near Antonyms

hard, harsh, severe;

inhospitable, uninviting, unpleasant;

Related Words

easeful, relaxing, reposeful, restful;

genial, hospitable, inviting, pleasant;

commodious, roomy, spacious;

homelike, homey (also homy), intimate;

CUSHY Defined for English Language Learners

cushy

adjective

Definition of cushy for English Language Learners

  • : very easy and pleasant : involving little difficulty or effort

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