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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24 June 2026
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23 June 2026
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This midcentury-modern love seat has a small footprint for cramped spaces, and the top folds down to create a cushy, futon-like surface for sleeping.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Our picks include flip-flops, strappy wedges, slides, and more, and take the pressure off with cushy arch support and insoles that prevent pain all day.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Muncy has a cushy matchup and dreamy hitting conditions tonight.
—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
19 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 27 Jun. 2026.
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