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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Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Morrow Goods is known for cushy pillows with plenty of support, and this mini ruffle lumbar pillow is no different.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Executive Rooms have cushy beds, nice hardwood floors, spa showers, jetted tubs, a super-ergonomic office chair, and energizing views of Metcalfe Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Morrow Goods is known for cushy pillows with plenty of support, and this mini ruffle lumbar pillow is no different.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The Executive Rooms have cushy beds, nice hardwood floors, spa showers, jetted tubs, a super-ergonomic office chair, and energizing views of Metcalfe Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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