Main Entry:

mushy

Pronunciation:

\ˈmə-shē, especially 2 also ˈmu̇-\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

mush·i·er; mush·i·est

Date:

1839

1 a: having the consistency of mush : soft b: lacking in definition or precision2: excessively tender or emotional ; especially : mawkishly amorous

— mush·i·ly \ˈmə-shə-lē, ˈmu̇-\ adverb

— mush·i·ness \ˈmə-shē-nəs, ˈmu̇-\ noun