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单词 cushy
释义

cushy

adjective

ˈku̇-shē How to pronounce cushy (audio)
cushier; cushiest
: entailing little hardship or difficulty
a cushy job with a high salary
cushily
ˈku̇-shə-lē How to pronounce cushy (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • comfortable
  • comfy
  • cozy
  • easy
  • snug
  • soft
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

Etymology

Hindi ḵẖuś & Urdu khush from Persian khūsh

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

cushy

adjective

as in comfortable
providing physical comfort a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • comfortable
  • snug
  • soft
  • comfy
  • cozy
  • easy
  • spacious
  • relaxing
  • pleasant
  • inviting
  • restful
  • easeful
  • reposeful
  • roomy
  • commodious
  • hospitable
  • homely
  • intimate
  • homey
  • genial
  • homelike
  • homy
  • gemütlich

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uncomfortable
  • hard
  • harsh
  • severe
  • unpleasant
  • inhospitable
  • uninviting
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