mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: mawkishly amorous
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Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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On mushy turf at RFK Stadium, the 49ers rallied from a 21-0 deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
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Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The color is classic year-round, of course, but with love in the air and hearts serving as the main symbol of the mushiest day of the year, red is the official color of Valentine's Day and, thus, a solid choice for celebrating via manicure.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Jan. 2025
Although a fairly simple dish on the surface, a pasta salad can very quickly become a mushy, bland mess.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Root rot can cause plants to droop and develop mushy roots and dark splotches on their leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The color is classic year-round, of course, but with love in the air and hearts serving as the main symbol of the mushiest day of the year, red is the official color of Valentine's Day and, thus, a solid choice for celebrating via manicure.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Jan. 2025
Although a fairly simple dish on the surface, a pasta salad can very quickly become a mushy, bland mess.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Root rot can cause plants to droop and develop mushy roots and dark splotches on their leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mushy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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