cushy
adjective
involving little effort for ample rewards; easy and profitable.
cushiness
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a word derived from
cushy.
Example Sentences
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It takes a bit longer to sink into the cushiness and subconsciously find your balance before you push off again, similar to the extra effort required when walking on sand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Then your bite makes a sound-effect “crunch” that is audible to neighboring tables, yet there’s still a cushiness somehow held there and, again, that notable sensation of amber waves of grain.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Some actors treat this experience as a welcome retreat from the usual cushiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2016
In London, the grass is manicured within an inch of its existence - you weren't even allowed to walk on its lush cushiness unless you ditched your shoes.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2012
In cars with longer wheelbases and more compliant suspension systems, those highway bumps and potholes are absorbed and further ameliorated by the cushiness of the automobiles’ interiors.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2012
