mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: exhibiting overly sweet or sappy romantic feelings
Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Much of the ocean’s center, the northernmost stretch surrounding the pole, will be subject to the lawlessness of the high seas—which will become a problem as more ships try to navigate a mushy mix of water and sea ice.
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Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Other indicators that zucchini is on its way out include mushy flesh and brown spots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The saddle is plush without being mushy.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Avoid ginger that’s wrinkled, light, moldy, mushy, or lacking smell.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
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Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Other indicators that zucchini is on its way out include mushy flesh and brown spots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The saddle is plush without being mushy.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Avoid ginger that’s wrinkled, light, moldy, mushy, or lacking smell.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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