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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When the ice melts, the land turns incredibly mushy.
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Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The delicate protein will begin to break down and may turn mushy if the fish soaks too long, especially in a marinade that's acidic, like this one is.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Never submerge in water to wash them because mushrooms absorb like a sponge and become mushy.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
The resulting mix is a ball of slush just solid enough to stay together, but definitely mushier than, say, a hailstone; picture a wet snowball.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The delicate protein will begin to break down and may turn mushy if the fish soaks too long, especially in a marinade that's acidic, like this one is.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Never submerge in water to wash them because mushrooms absorb like a sponge and become mushy.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
The resulting mix is a ball of slush just solid enough to stay together, but definitely mushier than, say, a hailstone; picture a wet snowball.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.
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