mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: exhibiting overly sweet or sappy romantic feelings
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mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Inspect the roots and trim any that are dark, mushy, or damaged with clean scissors or shears.
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Yellowing, browning, pests, or mushy roots often signal stress, not immediate death.
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Underneath the grid hides a cushion of mushy fill that cradles her head.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Inspect the roots and trim any that are dark, mushy, or damaged with clean scissors or shears.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Yellowing, browning, pests, or mushy roots often signal stress, not immediate death.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Underneath the grid hides a cushion of mushy fill that cradles her head.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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