CUSHY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

cushy

adjective

ˈku̇-shē

Definition of cushy

as in comfortable

providing physical comfort a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television

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Recent Examples of cushy The cushy silhouette is one of those no-fuss numbers that takes the guesswork out of getting ready for the day. — India Roby, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026 Eternally grateful, Abel swiftly moved the Cuban lifeguard to Yucatán and placed him in a cushy corporate post at one of his companies. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 The Missouri Tigers are among the loads of Power 4 teams with cushy Week 1 matchups to open the college football season. — Pj Green september 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 One shopper appreciated the cushy insoles, while another called out how surprisingly soft the leather feels. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cushy

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Adjective

Dream Pairs Square-Toe Platform Knee-High Boots These $58 boots are both similar to Jenner’s and super duper comfortable.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
The sibling who brought this to our attention isn’t comfortable bringing it up directly (our family is deeply non-confrontational and private but loving and connected).

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfortable

Adjective

Across the street, the resort’s Grove campus offers more options, which range from snug single-room affairs to spacious two bedrooms.

— Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of snug

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The Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
The hybrid shoe looks like a pretty suede flat but is lined by ultra soft fluff that gives it a cozy slipper feel.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

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