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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Soups with pasta or rice can develop a mushy texture once frozen.
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
The shift away from prolonged breast-feeding and toward mushy baby food has led to smaller jaws with less room for the tongue.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
If root rot is suspected, trim any mushy or brown roots, and repot the plant in fresh soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
White mushy larvae known as grubs are taking over Lincoln Square neighborhood parks just as warmer weather sets in — again.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
The shift away from prolonged breast-feeding and toward mushy baby food has led to smaller jaws with less room for the tongue.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
If root rot is suspected, trim any mushy or brown roots, and repot the plant in fresh soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
White mushy larvae known as grubs are taking over Lincoln Square neighborhood parks just as warmer weather sets in — again.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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