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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Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The day after a freeze, your plants are a mushy mess.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Thin pieces of fish and delicate fruits and vegetables (like leafy greens, strawberries, and bananas) will likely turn out mushy, Brekke warns.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The pork was tender, but not falling-off-the-bone mushy, and the preparation hit that target of honoring the ancient tradition of cooking meat low-and-slow while making adding that local flavor.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The day after a freeze, your plants are a mushy mess.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Thin pieces of fish and delicate fruits and vegetables (like leafy greens, strawberries, and bananas) will likely turn out mushy, Brekke warns.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The pork was tender, but not falling-off-the-bone mushy, and the preparation hit that target of honoring the ancient tradition of cooking meat low-and-slow while making adding that local flavor.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 May 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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