cushioned

• Bezeichnet etwas, das mit einer Polsterung oder weichen Unterlage versehen ist; im übertragenen Sinn kann es bedeuten, dass etwas vor der vollen Wucht einer Sache geschützt ist.

Describes something that is provided with a cushion or padding; figuratively, it can mean protected from the full impact of something.

1. Padded or softB1formal

   Having a soft layer or padding to provide comfort or protection.

   Gepolstert

   • The cushioned seats made the long flight more comfortable.
   • She prefers cushioned shoes for running.
   • The cushioned floor in the gym reduces impact on joints.

   Synonymecushionypaddedsoftspongyspringy

   Antonymefirmhardrigiduncomfortable

2. Protected from impactB2formal

   Designed to absorb shock or reduce the force of impact.

   Gedämpft

   • The cushioned packaging protected the fragile items during shipping.
   • The helmet has a cushioned interior for safety.
   • Cushioned mats are used in playgrounds to prevent injuries.

   Synonymepadded

   Antonymebarehardunprotected

• Die Wucht oder Wirkung von etwas abschwächen oder einen schützenden Belag bzw. eine Polsterung bereitstellen.

A verb meaning to soften the impact or effect of something, or to provide a protective layer or padding.

1. Protect from impactB1formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

   Den Aufprall abfedern

   • The thick grass cushioned his fall.
   • The airbag cushioned the driver from the collision.
   • The packaging is designed to cushion the product during shipping.

   Synonymeabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   Abmildern

   • The government introduced measures to cushion the economic downturn.
   • Savings can help cushion the blow of losing a job.
   • The program is designed to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families.

   Synonymeabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antonymeaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen