mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: mawkishly amorous
Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Rice slow simmers and cooks up tender, buttery, and creamy, but not mushy.
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of the refrigerator, which can lead to a mushy or mealy texture and loss of flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Some highlights include fish and chips served with mushy peas, tuna tartare made with fish caught off the coast of Cornwall, and Irish rib-eye steak.
—Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Nice crunchy outside but super mushy inside.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of the refrigerator, which can lead to a mushy or mealy texture and loss of flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Some highlights include fish and chips served with mushy peas, tuna tartare made with fish caught off the coast of Cornwall, and Irish rib-eye steak.
—Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Nice crunchy outside but super mushy inside.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mushy
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mushy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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