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

• chocolate-box
• cloying
• corny
• drippy
• fruity
• gooey
• lovey-dovey
• maudlin
• mawkish
• novelettish
• saccharine
• sappy
• schmaltzy
• sentimental
• sloppy
• slushy
• soppy
• soupy
• spoony
• spooney
• sticky
• sugarcoated
• sugary
• wet

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms of a chronic hangnail infection may include boggy (spongy or mushy) tissue around the nail, thicker nails, or nail discoloration.1 Candida, a kind of yeast, sometimes causes chronic hangnail infections. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 9 Oct. 2024

Since the fillets were skinless and boneless, each bite was softer than some other contenders, but our tasters agreed that Season sardines were by no means mushy. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024

Step 2: Inspect the Tubers While cleaning the sweet potatoes, check for major signs of damage, such as wormholes, large cuts, lots of bruising, or mushy spots. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024

Sweet potatoes are sensitive to the cold and can become bitter and mushy if exposed to hard frost or chilly soil temperatures. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a