slushier; slushiest
: being, involving, or resembling slush: such as
a
: full of or covered with slush
slushy streets
b
: made up of or having the consistency of slush
slushy snow
c
: having a cheaply sentimental quality
a slushy novel
slushiness
noun
slush·i·ness
-shēnə̇s,
-shin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being slushy : sentimentality
the slushiness of young girls over a crooner
Examples of slushy in a Sentence
Adjective
the slushy racetrack resulted in a significantly slower time for the winning horse
slushy music underscores the movie's emotional scenes
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Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Our recipe blends fresh watermelon into the mix for an adult version of a summer slushy.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Hikers should expect soft, wet, slushy or muddy conditions during warmer parts of the day and snow across much of the trail at high elevations and in shaded areas, the organization said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Social media posts often point to the food courts that have largely disappeared, particularly the extra salty popcorn and slushy machines.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
Yeah, almost like a slushy, but not frozen.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Our recipe blends fresh watermelon into the mix for an adult version of a summer slushy.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Hikers should expect soft, wet, slushy or muddy conditions during warmer parts of the day and snow across much of the trail at high elevations and in shaded areas, the organization said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Social media posts often point to the food courts that have largely disappeared, particularly the extra salty popcorn and slushy machines.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for slushy
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slushy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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