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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The mushy middle is one of the worst places to be in the NHL.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Soak Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Southern black-eyed peas are tender and creamy without going mushy.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Further, the mushy middle of the NHL is mushier than ever.
—Cory Lavalette, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Then the roots turn mushy and can't absorb nutrients and moisture from the soil that the plant needs to thrive.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Soak Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Southern black-eyed peas are tender and creamy without going mushy.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Further, the mushy middle of the NHL is mushier than ever.
—Cory Lavalette, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Then the roots turn mushy and can't absorb nutrients and moisture from the soil that the plant needs to thrive.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 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 28 Feb. 2025.
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