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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Soft or slimy leaves: If the outer leaves of the cabbage feel mushy, sticky, or slimy, that's a clear sign of spoilage.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Ray's tip for cooking the pasta to just al dente ensures the finished salad has the perfect amount of chew without being mushy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The day after a freeze, your plants are a mushy mess.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Ray's tip for cooking the pasta to just al dente ensures the finished salad has the perfect amount of chew without being mushy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The day after a freeze, your plants are a mushy mess.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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