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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As the fruits or veggies expand and contract during freezing and thawing, their cellular structures break down, often resulting in a mushy texture. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 But getting rice perfectly fluffy, without crunchy pockets or mushy spots is an art. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together. Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024 Here's why Raheem Morris 2.0: Some things will be different with Falcons, but 'vibe' remains the same Can the Red Wings escape the mushy middle? New York Times, 25 July 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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