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

Spread into an even layer in the pan, cover, and cook, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender but not mushy, 6 to 8 minutes. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

Any fruit with visible larvae, broken skin, or soft, mushy spots should be discarded without hesitation. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026

Take stock of how many berries in the pack look soft or mushy. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Research suggests the planet, L 98-59 d, would smell like rotten eggs and is covered in a mushy magma ocean. —K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mushy

• brushy
• slushy