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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Midway through the first night of festivities, Venable sat in a cushy chair on the intimate theater’s stage.
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
In reality, the program is less like a cushy internship and more akin to public health’s version of the CIA.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Designed to feel flexible, stable, and cushy, the Free Metcon 6 is suitable for lifting and cardio, with a grippy, bendable sole that matches your foot’s form.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Feb. 2025
The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
In reality, the program is less like a cushy internship and more akin to public health’s version of the CIA.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Designed to feel flexible, stable, and cushy, the Free Metcon 6 is suitable for lifting and cardio, with a grippy, bendable sole that matches your foot’s form.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Feb. 2025
The space is cozy and modern with big, cushy booths and a sunlit dining room.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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