cushioned

Protected from impact

Cushioned describes something softened or protected by padding, or figuratively shielded from impact or hardship.

A cushioned seat has padding for comfort.

A cushioned landing is softened by something absorbing the blow.

A cushioned existence is protected from life's difficulties: Her inheritance cushioned her from financial worry.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

loveseat · chaise · recliner · settee · divan · futon · beanbag · wingback · banquette · daybed

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric
  • softnessYielding to gentle pressure

warmth · ease · soothe · pamper · contentment · restful · gentle · nestle · calmness · peaceful

padding

foam

Bubble-filled substance

lined · tufted · spongy · springy · bouncy · cottony · fleece · polyurethane · batting · wadding

luxury

opulent

Ostentatiously wealthy

elegant · premium · designer · high-end · deluxe · bespoke · cashmere · silk-lined · custom · refined

impact

dampening

Reducing or wetting slightly

insulation · softening · recoil · vibration · acoustic · landing · suspension · compression · bounce-back · give

protection

helmet

Protective head covering

airbag · seatbelt · bumpers · insole · orthotics · headrest · padding

upholstery

velvet

Thick-pile textile

suede · damask · brocade · linen · silk · canvas · tweed · jacquard · chintz · tapestry

Categories
Opposites
physical softness/padding

cushionedhard

Firm or demanding

uncushioned · unpadded · firm · rigid · solid

impact absorption

cushionedjarring

Disturbingly incongruous

hard · jolting · rough · bumpy · harsh

protection from hardship

cushionedexposed

Out in open

unprotected · unshielded · vulnerable · unsheltered · harsh

Phrases
Family

cushion, cushioning, cushions, cushiony, cushionless, cushionlike, uncushioned

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G