SLUSHY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

slushy

adjective

ˈslə-shē

Definition of slushy

as in muddy

full of or covered with soft wet earth the slushy racetrack resulted in a significantly slower time for the winning horse

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as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way slushy music underscores the movie's emotional scenes

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Recent Examples of slushy The frozen pink Cadillac at Westside Motor Lounge swirls together tequila, lime juice, strawberries and passion fruit for a tropical, tart and sweet slushy margarita. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 Blend again until mixture is the perfect slushy frozen drink consistency. — Brad Leone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy

Adjective

Heavy rainfall continued to impact Lollapalooza on Saturday, as doors were delayed opening until 2pm, and guests were advised to wear waterproof shoes as Grant Park would be muddy.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
The Athletic’s reporting and the ensuing federal investigation have clarified what initially looked like a muddy picture.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of muddy

Adjective

Backyard weddings are among the most sentimental and intimate of celebrations.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Rather than a sentimental image of maternal love and devotion, Cassatt depicts the sheer effort of remaining oneself within the consuming closeness of caring for one’s child.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

Brand New Day isn’t too tangled up in the sticky, intricate web of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but casual viewers could miss some context—here’s what to know before watching.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
His emotions — and that sticky goo in his wrists — are about to burst.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

With a pointed collar and button cuffs, flannels look more put-together than sloppy sweatshirts, all while staying comfy and relaxed.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
That screwed up the works / And not due to his sloppy hiring / Of a crew of incompetent jerks.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

The game started on time, but players had to deal with wet weather until the field was pretty well soaked after the top of the third.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Another, paradoxically, was a recent period that was exceptionally wet, which nurtured thick grass in areas that were already overgrown.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

That led Brand-Miller, an emeritus professor of human nutrition at Australia’s University of Sydney, to wonder whether sugary food might have had a hand in human evolution.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
However, swapping sugary drinks for diet or zero-sugar soda may help lower calorie intake.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sugary

Adjective

Sundays are perfect for a traditional roast, but the standard menu features a nice selection of British seafood, plus hearty favorites like haddock and chips with mushy peas and Dover sole with brown butter hollandaise.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Choose ripe fruit with bright red skin and a soft, but not mushy, texture.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Definition of mushy

Adjective

Meanwhile, the fuzzy nanofiber coating adheres to much smaller particles, which would normally pass through conventional filters.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
But the timing and temperatures are still fuzzy, and highs could reach the low 90s again by Sunday, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuzzy

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