Cushy and Harsh

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Cushy adjective - Providing physical comfort.

Usage example: a big cushy chair that's perfect for watching television

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Harsh is an antonym for cushy.

Harsh adjective - Causing discomfort.

Usage example: the harsh northern climate

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Cushy is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

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Harsh and Cushy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cushy/harsh

Cushy & Harsh. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cushy/harsh>.

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