cushiony

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From cushion (noun) + -y (adjectival suffix). First attested in 1830–1840.

"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. (Charles Norris) Williamson
They only make us uncomfortable and do not get us anywhere.” “I don’t see that anything can be done—now—” said Anne, pulling out a nice, cushiony chair for Miss Cornelia. — Rainbow Valley, L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
She thought of a broken basket, Where, curled in a dusky heap, Three sleek, round puppies, with fringy ears Lay snuggled and fast asleep. Such soft warm bodies to cuddle, Such queer little hearts to beat, Such swift, round tongues to kiss, Such sprawling, cushiony feet; She could feel in her clasping fingers The touch of a satiny skin And a cold wet nose exploring The dimples under her chin. — Poems Teachers Ask For, Book Two, Various

cushioned, padded

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