cushy

/ˈkʊʃi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʊʃi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈku̇-shē/ (ame, mw)

cushy — adjective

  • cushypositive
  • cushiercomparative
  • cushiestsuperlative

1. describes a job, task, or situation that feels almost too easy and comfortable,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a job, task, or situation that feels almost too easy and comfortable, requiring very little effort, worry, or hard work — often used when the speaker thinks the person is lucky to have it.

例句

Sofia landed a cushy job at the studio and only works three days a week.

collocation: cushy job

The senior staff took the cushy tasks and left the paperwork for the new team.

collocation: cushy tasks

同義詞
  • easy

    neutral and much more common; 'cushy' adds a connotation of undeserved comfort

  • undemanding

    more formal; describes a task that does not push your abilities

  • soft

    informal British English; 'a soft job' is similar to 'a cushy job'

  • comfortable

    broader; can describe lifestyle or income, but lacks the 'too easy' judgement

反義詞
  • demanding

    requires a lot of effort or skill

  • tough

    informal; describes something difficult and exhausting

文法句型

cushy + noun (job / life / assignment / position)

用法筆記

Commonly used before nouns like 'job', 'life', 'number', 'position', 'assignment', or 'task'. The word almost always carries a hint of envy or mild criticism — the speaker implies the situation is easier than it probably should be. Not used in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The exam was cushy.
✅The exam was easy.
💡'cushy' is used for jobs, roles, and lifestyles, not for one-time events like exams.
❌This cushy chair is very soft.
✅This soft chair is very comfortable.
💡'cushy' refers to an undemanding situation, not physical softness.