mushy

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

Synonyms of mushy

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• wet

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe

Recent Examples on the Web

The day after a freeze, your plants are a mushy mess. —Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

Trim away any brown or mushy roots and repot the orchid in a fresh potting mix of large bark chunks and perlite that drains well. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026

If the yellowing leaves are limp or mushy, or the soil is smelly, overwatering is the likely culprit. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026

Signs of overfeeding include white crust on the pot or media, brown, scorched leaf tips, mushy or blackened roots, stunted growth, lack of blooms, and leaf drop. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mushy

• brushy
• slushy