cushy

adjective

ˈku̇-shē 

cushier; cushiest

: entailing little hardship or difficulty

a cushy job with a high salary

cushily

ˈku̇-shə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of cushy

• comfortable
• snug
• soft

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 sophisticated wingback silhouette, cushy headboard, and spacious drawers are just a few details that senior visuals editor Melissa Maria appreciates about her Graham bed frame from Interior Define. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

After a fight last month with another inmate at the cushy Fort Dix FCI, Diddy has had his release date pushed back now to February 20, 2028. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Maye then hit Brown on a slant route from an empty formation that generated a cushy matchup for him versus linebacker Christian Elliss. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Other bonus points go to the mesh upper, which keeps your feet from overheating, as well as the cushy insole. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cushy

• bushy
• pushy