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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Which gluten-free pasta is best? Gluten-free pasta has received a bad reputation as a mushy, tasteless alternative for people with conditions that require gluten-free diets.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Because the melon gets top billing, use sweet, tender (not mushy) fruit.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Nilla Wafers layered with wobbly pudding become tender, not mushy, and the crushed cookies that sit on top offer a crunchy textural contrast.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Because the melon gets top billing, use sweet, tender (not mushy) fruit.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Nilla Wafers layered with wobbly pudding become tender, not mushy, and the crushed cookies that sit on top offer a crunchy textural contrast.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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