cushiony en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkʉʃ.ən.i/ (Scotland)
- ko͝osh′ən-ē
- /ˈkʊʃ.ən.iː/ (Australia, New-Zealand, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkʊʃ.ən.i/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English cushion Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English cushiony From cushion (noun) + -y (adjectival suffix). First attested in 1830–1840.
Meanings
- Like a cushion: comfortable, soft, yielding.
- Having cushions; provided with cushions.
- Used as a cushion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most cushiony | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more cushiony | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
nv yilcháázh (comfortable, soft, yielding) · fr confortable (comfortable, soft, yielding) · fr matelassé (comfortable, soft, yielding) · fr moelleux (comfortable, soft, yielding)