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
Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Here's the best way to store raspberries to prevent mushy, molding fruits.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
However, vegetable specialist Joe Masabni says excessive watering towards the end of the season can lead to the fruit having a bland flavor and mushy texture.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid very soft breads, which can turn mushy in the soup.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The stakes are relatively low for a team with no realistic route to being competitive, even in the mushy middle sense of the term.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
However, vegetable specialist Joe Masabni says excessive watering towards the end of the season can lead to the fruit having a bland flavor and mushy texture.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid very soft breads, which can turn mushy in the soup.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The stakes are relatively low for a team with no realistic route to being competitive, even in the mushy middle sense of the term.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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