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 : mawkishly amorous

mushily

ˈmə-shə-lē 

ˈmu̇-

adverb

mushiness

ˈmə-shē-nəs 

ˈmu̇-

noun

Synonyms

• sentimental
• sticky
• sloppy
• wet

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe

Recent Examples on the Web

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, so the liquid is at a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the rice is barely tender but not mushy, 7 to 9 minutes. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

But with Too Much, Dunham leans far too hard on the other end of the fulcrum, resulting in a heinously mushy, insincere romantic comedy with a sweaty cultural pastiche a million miles removed from the wry insight of Girls. —Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025

For longer storage, zucchini and their flowers can be frozen or dehydrated, though frozen flowers turn mushy after thawing. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025

Change in texture: If the pickles have become soft or mushy, discard. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mushy

• brushy
• slushy