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Cushioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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cushioned

 

[ ˈkʊʃənd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

comfortable

Provided with a soft cushion or padding for extra comfort.

Synonyms

comfortable, padded, soft

Examples of usage

  • The sofa was cushioned with plush fabric.
  • She walked on cushioned insoles for better support.
  • The bed had a cushioned headboard for added comfort.
Context #2 | Verb

softening the impact

To soften the impact of a force or movement by using cushions or padding.

Synonyms

buffer, muffle, soften

Examples of usage

  • The gymnast cushioned her landing with a roll.
  • He cushioned the fall of the fragile object with bubble wrap.

Translations

Translations of the word "cushioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acolchoado

🇮🇳 गद्देदार

🇩🇪 gepolstert

🇮🇩 berlapis bantal

🇺🇦 м'який

🇵🇱 wyściełany

🇯🇵 クッション入り

🇫🇷 rembourré

🇪🇸 acolchado

🇹🇷 yastıklı

🇰🇷 쿠션이 있는

🇸🇦 مبطن

🇨🇿 polstrovaný

🇸🇰 vypolstrovaný

🇨🇳 有衬垫的

🇸🇮 oblazinjen

🇮🇸 púðað

🇰🇿 жастықталған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 yastıqlı

🇲🇽 acolchonado

Etymology

The word 'cushioned' is derived from the noun 'cushion', which has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term 'cushion' itself comes from the Old French word 'coissin', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'coxinum'. The concept of cushions and padding for comfort and protection has been a part of human history for centuries, with various materials and techniques being used to create cushioned surfaces for sitting, sleeping, and protection.

See also: cushiness, cushioning, cushiony.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,052, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.