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

Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings have missed the playoffs by slim margins three years in a row with 91, 86 and 92 points respectively, which is a perfect snapshot of the mushy middle. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Coneflowers stop blooming after the first hard frost, and they can still be harvested then as long as the cone holding the seeds is hard and dry, not wet or mushy. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Sundays are perfect for a traditional roast, but the standard menu features a nice selection of British seafood, plus hearty favorites like haddock and chips with mushy peas and Dover sole with brown butter hollandaise. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Choose ripe fruit with bright red skin and a soft, but not mushy, texture. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mushy

• brushy
• slushy