Synonyms of cushioned

cushioned

verb

past tense of cushion

as in softened

to lessen the shock of

a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softened
• buffered
• tempered
• mitigated
• modulated
• alleviated
• dampened
• gentled
• baffled
• dulled
• deadened
• moderated
• relieved
• lightened
• eased
• obtunded
• allayed
• assuaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensified
• heightened
• sharpened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cushioned

Don’t let the thin sole fool you though, the structure is still quite supportive and keeps your feet cushioned. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

The crate was then cushioned within an outer container that featured shock-absorbing springs. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

And in Thursday’s win over the Pirates, Jarvis slugged his first career home run, a two-run shot off Cam Sanders that cushioned the Braves’ lead. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 9 July 2026

The footbed is nicely cushioned and the material is moisture-wicking. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

That’s flanked by a PMXFoam midsole with a mock leather welt, lightweight and cushioned footbed, and a TPU outsole with flexible spikes that deliver responsive traction. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

These incredibly supportive sandals feature a contoured, cushioned footbed that offers arch support, an adjustable slingback buckle closure, and a gold medallion accent that adds an edgy yet polished touch to your look. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

The exterior is soft and cushioned, as is the midsole. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Underpinning oil’s decline was the historic oversaturation of crude going into the war that effectively cushioned the world from its biggest-ever supply shock. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026