Meaning & use
Cushioned
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Padded or softened to absorb shock or provide comfort.
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The running shoes had a cushioned sole that eased the impact on her knees.
Investors used savings as a cushioned buffer against the market downturn.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively, as in a 'cushioned landing,' to describe something that softens an otherwise harsh impact.
Words with a similar meaning
paddedbuffered
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Protected or softened from a difficult impact, often figuratively.
Her severance package cushioned the blow of losing her job.
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