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sinecure

/ˈsɪnɪkjʊə/

/ˈsaɪnɪkjʊr/

Translations

sinecurenoun

sinecures

/ˈsɪnɪkjʊə/

/ˈsaɪnɪkjʊr/

He was offered a sinecure at the university, which required little work but paid well.

Ему предложили синекуру в университете, которая требовала мало работы, но хорошо оплачивалась.

Synonyms

easy job

soft option

plum position

cushy job

no-show job

Antonyms

sinecureadjective

/ˈsɪnɪkjʊə/

/ˈsaɪnɪkjʊr/

Used attributively: e.g., "a sinecure position".

sinecurenoun

A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary or other benefits.

He was appointed to a sinecure in the company, drawing a hefty salary without any real responsibilities.

An ecclesiastical benefice that provides income but does not require the holder to perform pastoral duties.

In medieval times, wealthy patrons often secured sinecures for their younger sons in the Church.

sinecureadjective

Requiring little or no work but providing payment, status, or benefits.

She was offered a sinecure position on the advisory board.