cushioned

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

ruОписывает что-то, снабжённое подушкой или мягкой прокладкой; в переносном смысле может означать защищённый от полного воздействия чего-либо.esDescribe algo que está provisto de un cojín o de una capa suave; en sentido figurado, puede significar protegido o amortiguado frente al impacto total de algo.frDécrit quelque chose muni d'un coussin ou d'un rembourrage souple ; au sens figuré, peut signifier protégé d'un impact total ou atténué.deBezeichnet 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.ptDescreve algo que possui uma almofada ou forro macio, geralmente para conforto ou proteção; em sentido figurado, pode indicar algo protegido de impacto ou de efeitos negativos.zh指某物装有软垫或缓冲垫；引申义指受到保护、免于直接承受冲击或不利影响。arيصف شيئًا مزوّدًا بوسادة أو حشوة لينة تمتص الصدمات؛ ومجازًا يعني محميًا من التأثير الكامل لشيء ما.

1. Padded or soft B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМягкийesacolchado o mullidofrrembourré, matelassédeGepolstertptAcolchoadozh软垫的arمُبَطَّن

   Synonyme: cushionypaddedsoftspongyspringy

   Antonyme: firmhardrigiduncomfortable

2. Protected from impact B2 formal

   Designed to absorb shock or reduce the force of impact.

   • 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.

   ruАмортизированныйesacolchado / amortiguadofrprotégé contre les chocsdeGedämpftptAmortecidozh缓冲的arمُمتَصّ الصدمات

   Synonyme: padded

   Antonyme: barehardunprotected

• more cushioned comparative form
• most cushioned superlative form

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

ruСмягчать удар или воздействие чего-либо, или обеспечивать защитный слой или прокладку.esAmortiguar un golpe o impacto, o proporcionar una capa o almohadilla protectora; también, mitigar o suavizar los efectos negativos de algo.frAmortir un choc ou une pression, ou fournir une couche protectrice ou un rembourrage.deDie Wucht oder Wirkung von etwas abschwächen oder einen schützenden Belag bzw. eine Polsterung bereitstellen.ptReduzir o impacto ou o efeito de algo; servir como proteção ou camada amortecedora.zh减轻冲击或影响，或提供保护层或缓冲垫。arتخفيف حدة الضربة أو تأثير شيء ما، أو توفير طبقة واقية أو حشوة.

1. Protect from impact B1 formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

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

   ruСмягчить ударesamortiguarfrAmortirdeDen Aufprall abfedernptAmortecer o impactozh缓冲冲击arتخفيف الصدمة

   Synonyme: absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effects B2 formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   • 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.

   ruСмягчитьesamortiguarframortirdeAbmildernptAmenizarzh缓冲arالتخفيف من الآثار السلبية

   Synonyme: absorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antonyme: aggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen

• cushioned past participle
• cushioned past simple
• cushioning present participle
• cushions third person singular