mushy

1 of 2

adjective

ˈmə-shē 

especially in sense 2 also ˈmu̇-

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

mushily

ˈmə-shə-lē 

ˈmu̇-

adverb

mushiness

ˈmə-shē-nəs 

ˈmu̇-

noun

mushiness

2 of 2

noun

mush·​i·​ness -shēnə̇s 

-shin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being mushy or mawkishly sentimental

Synonyms of mushy

Adjective

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• wet

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

Adjective

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Sundays are perfect for a traditional roast, but the standard menu features a nice selection of British seafood, plus hearty favorites like haddock and chips with mushy peas and Dover sole with brown butter hollandaise. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Choose ripe fruit with bright red skin and a soft, but not mushy, texture. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

If the soggy soil has more water than a succulent can absorb, your plant may end up mushy and yellow. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

The Jays have been stuck in the mushy middle for months, a dangerous and difficult place to be. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mushy

• brushy
• slushy