Mushy

Quick meaning: Mushy is an adjective meaning Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.

Meaning

Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.

More Meanings

1. Soft; squishy.
2. Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; sentimental, especially in a romantic way; maudlin.

Example Sentences

I don't especially like mushy oatmeal.

The brake pedal is mushy sometimes when I step on it.

Skip the mushy, romantic scenes and get to the action.

Today, some seafood experts say, the cheaper (though mushier) roe feeds 60 percent of the market.

Word Forms

• mushier
• mushiest

Synonyms for mushy

Depending on context, synonyms include grumous, mushlike, curdy, paplike, pappy, pobby.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slushy, soft, mawkish, schmaltzy, sentimental, emotional.

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