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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Zucchini quickly lose their flavor and develop tough skins and an unpleasant stringy, spongy, or mushy texture if left on the plant too long.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
British pub standards such as rich pot pies and fish and chips with a side of mushy peas ($27.95) stand alongside tender Indian butter chicken ($25.95), which is marinated in yogurt for three days before it's prepared.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Avoid a mushy or soft pineapple, which may have started to spoil.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Which gluten-free pasta is best? Gluten-free pasta has received a bad reputation as a mushy, tasteless alternative for people with conditions that require gluten-free diets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
British pub standards such as rich pot pies and fish and chips with a side of mushy peas ($27.95) stand alongside tender Indian butter chicken ($25.95), which is marinated in yogurt for three days before it's prepared.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Avoid a mushy or soft pineapple, which may have started to spoil.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Which gluten-free pasta is best? Gluten-free pasta has received a bad reputation as a mushy, tasteless alternative for people with conditions that require gluten-free diets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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