mushy

adjective

ˈmə-shē How to pronounce mushy (audio)
 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 : mawkishly amorous
mushily adverb
mushiness noun

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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The potatoes get just tender but not mushy, and the bacon remains chewy within the casserole, while any bacon crumbles on top stay crispy. Learn how to make Mississippi mud potatoes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 The 16-inch matte display delivers punchy color despite its anti-glare coating, and the keyboard, while being a bit mushy, is still comfortable to type on. PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024 Displacement breaks through the mushy memories of quotidian life. Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 Texture eaters might not love Factor’s meals, which tend to be a little mushy. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mushy 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mushy was in 1839

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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mushy. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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