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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Although it’s made from a cushy fabric, the rug won’t hold stains and just needs to be spot-cleaned with soap and water.
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On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 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, 23 Apr. 2025
It is also equipped with a pair of cushy seats that look straight out of first class.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
On paper, this is a cushy place to be, and O’Connell even said as much.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 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, 23 Apr. 2025
It is also equipped with a pair of cushy seats that look straight out of first class.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 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 10 May. 2025.
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