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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The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Maybe most importantly, St. Louis is adding another prime pick to its impressive draft war chest and taking definitive steps to leave the league’s mushy middle.
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Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Avoid a mushy or soft pineapple, which may have started to spoil.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Avoid microwaving, which can make the berries mushy.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Maybe most importantly, St. Louis is adding another prime pick to its impressive draft war chest and taking definitive steps to leave the league’s mushy middle.
—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Avoid a mushy or soft pineapple, which may have started to spoil.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Avoid microwaving, which can make the berries mushy.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.
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