plushy

[ pluhsh-ee ]

adjective

, plush·i·er, plush·i·est.

1. of, relating to, or resembling plush.
2. Informal. characterized by luxury, wealth, or ease:

   a plushy resort.

Other Words From

• plushi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of plushy¹

First recorded in 1605–15; plush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“They’ll still be soft and plushy, but it cuts down on the hair floating around the house,” he says.

From Seattle Times

Overhead plushy letters say “This Must Be Heaven,” a 1977 hit by the R&B band Brainstorm.

From New York Times

But even indoors, it was impossible to escape the animals’ presence: There were photos of dolphins, dolphin cartoons and a plushy toy sea lion.

From New York Times

The control batch yielded a thick and chewy cookie with a satisfying crunch on the exterior from turbinado sugar and a plushy interior.

From Salon

But if they’re looking for a lax, plushy job, they might be in for a disappointing response.

From Washington Post