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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Waterlogging your fern can lead to root rot or cause the plant to sprout mushy leaves.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Discard any mushy or otherwise unhealthy-looking bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Robertson represents the mushy middle of the Leafs current roster.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Berries that are shriveled, soft, or visibly mushy are likely past their prime and won’t be appetizing.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Discard any mushy or otherwise unhealthy-looking bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Robertson represents the mushy middle of the Leafs current roster.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.
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