mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: mawkishly amorous
Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Avoid skin that has many soft spots or is mushy to touch.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The keys feel comfortable when typing, avoiding the dreaded mushy feel while maintaining enough travel and bounce.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Well, the Colorado Avalanche is certainly better than the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course, before things get too mushy, someone cracks a joke.
—EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The keys feel comfortable when typing, avoiding the dreaded mushy feel while maintaining enough travel and bounce.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Well, the Colorado Avalanche is certainly better than the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course, before things get too mushy, someone cracks a joke.
—EW.com, 26 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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