as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television
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Recent Examples of cushy
Mingle with your fellow passengers over afternoon tea or after-dinner drinks in the cushy lounge car.
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Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
His situation as the bladier to a wealthy clan might be cushy, but his mental health is deteriorating rapidly.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Shop our picks below, then read on to learn more about the benefits of practicing yoga on a cushy surface.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
His situation as the bladier to a wealthy clan might be cushy, but his mental health is deteriorating rapidly.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Shop our picks below, then read on to learn more about the benefits of practicing yoga on a cushy surface.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cushy
Adjective
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Thiaw, aged 24 and capped three times by Germany, is comfortable on the ball, can play in a high line and is good at switching play.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Gap Easy Straight Pull-on Pants The Gap has a reputation for designing well fitting, comfortable pants, and these casual pull-ons are no exception.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wear it with a polished pair of pants for an elevated look or pair it with the matching sweater pants to be ultra-snug.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Inside, there’s a fairly snug commercial kitchen and walk-in cooler, a couple restrooms with showers and a large dining room with a hot bar, cold food bar, ice cream machine and pizza oven.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bring a portable speaker for soft music but keep the volume low to respect others.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Cushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cushy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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