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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These are very soft and mushy, and have thin peels that can be easily separated from the banana's flesh.
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Laura Schober, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can also cause roots to rot, turning brown and mushy.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Running on these shoes feels luxuriously plush, without being mushy.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025
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Laura Schober, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can also cause roots to rot, turning brown and mushy.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Running on these shoes feels luxuriously plush, without being mushy.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025
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 9 Dec. 2025.
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