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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Avoid any containers of berries that appear to be damp or stained, or that visibly contain fruit that’s overripe, dented, bruised, or mushy.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Pour the berries onto a plate or tray, and carefully remove any that are shriveled, moldy, or mushy, along with any stems or leaves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Freezing changes the texture, though, making blueberries feel mushy.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Soft, mushy roots with a sour smell are a sign of wet rot from overwatering, which is tougher—but not impossible—to come back from.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Pour the berries onto a plate or tray, and carefully remove any that are shriveled, moldy, or mushy, along with any stems or leaves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Freezing changes the texture, though, making blueberries feel mushy.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Soft, mushy roots with a sour smell are a sign of wet rot from overwatering, which is tougher—but not impossible—to come back from.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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