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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Furthermore, the fridge's environment can speed up the aging process of these foods, leading to a mushy product and a poor taste.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Violent updrafts and mushy hail Juno and Hubble images from 2017 showed a powerful updraft near the heart of the storm, pumping ammonia from deep within Jupiter's atmosphere and rushing it upward to the peaks of the towering storm clouds.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The team is back in the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference, four points back of No. 8 Columbus with a game in hand.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Recipe Tips And Variations Be careful not to overcook the carrots to prevent them from becoming mushy.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Violent updrafts and mushy hail Juno and Hubble images from 2017 showed a powerful updraft near the heart of the storm, pumping ammonia from deep within Jupiter's atmosphere and rushing it upward to the peaks of the towering storm clouds.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The team is back in the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference, four points back of No. 8 Columbus with a game in hand.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Recipe Tips And Variations Be careful not to overcook the carrots to prevent them from becoming mushy.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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