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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Come fall, simply swap your cooling sheets for insulated flannel sheets to enjoy this cushy quilt in every season.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
The units were generously sized, and the seat was large and cushy, with buttons that could adjust the height, angle, and level of cushion in the chair.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
They’re made from a cushy EVA material that mimics the feel of an orthotic insert, which helps absorb shock and reduce strain during casual wear.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
After the election, Musk was rewarded with a cushy post in the West Wing near Trump and a lofty new position — overseeing a Department of Government Efficiency.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
The units were generously sized, and the seat was large and cushy, with buttons that could adjust the height, angle, and level of cushion in the chair.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
They’re made from a cushy EVA material that mimics the feel of an orthotic insert, which helps absorb shock and reduce strain during casual wear.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
After the election, Musk was rewarded with a cushy post in the West Wing near Trump and a lofty new position — overseeing a Department of Government Efficiency.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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