cushiony

[ koosh-uh-nee ]

adjective

Origin of cushiony

First recorded in 1830–40; cushion + -y¹

Immediately following Anthony’s death, she has retreated to her parents’ home, a tasteful mini-manor of mossy patterned wallpaper, cushiony sheet-draped couches, and tail-wagging spaniels.
The Souvenir Part II Captures the Ragged Beauty of the 1980s Like No Other Film | Stephanie Zacharek | October 29, 2021 | Time
Note to those from warm climes: Snowbanks are not puffy and cushiony.
Note to Drivers: All Wheel Drive Does Not Give You Superpowers, Just a Dangerous Overconfidence | Megan McArdle | March 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
"Come and sit by me, lovely doll," said Mrs. Bal, pulling the girl down beside her on the most cushiony and comfortable sofa.
The Heather-Moon | C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
She was so weak and ill that she was glad to sink into a cushiony chair placed for her in the sunniest corner of the sunny room.
The White Queen of Okoyong | W.P. Livingstone
Trent opened the case, and, lifting the violin from is cushiony bed of padded satin, fingered it caressingly.
The Hermit of Far End | Margaret Pedler

It was terrible, as if one's very body, shoulders and arms, were upholstered and made cushiony.
Aaron's Rod | D. H. Lawrence
She piled her cushiony hands on the end of the broom-handle, and stood still, gazing absently at the approaching team.
The Wizard's Daughter and Other Stories | Margaret Collier Graham

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