mushy

adjective

ˈmə-shē 

 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

ˈmə-shə-lē 

ˈmu̇-

adverb

mushiness

ˈmə-shē-nəs 

ˈmu̇-

noun

Synonyms

• chocolate-box
• cloying
• corny
• drippy
• fruity
• gooey
• lovey-dovey
• maudlin
• mawkish
• novelettish
• saccharine
• sappy
• schmaltzy
• sentimental
• sloppy
• slushy
• soppy
• soupy
• spoony
• spooney
• sticky
• sugarcoated
• sugary
• wet

Examples of mushy in a Sentence

mushy fruit that was obviously overripe

Recent Examples on the Web

Roasted cauliflower can quickly become soggy and mushy if the pan is overcrowded. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

Transfer to the oven and bake until the pears are tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a knife, and the streusel is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the firmness of the fruit. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024

Apples like Red Delicious, McIntosh, Gala, and Fuji are overly sweet and have a soft, mealy consistency that become mushy and grainy when baked. —Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024

Too much water causes soggy, mushy roots that cannot provide nutrients to keep buds and blooms alive on the plant. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1a