adj

mushy

MUH-shee

Mushy (adj) means Soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture. Example: “Leave the potatoes in too long and they turn mushy.”

adj

Soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture.

"Leave the potatoes in too long and they turn mushy."

Overly sentimental or emotional in a way that can feel corny.

"The film's ending was a bit too mushy for his taste."

How to use mushy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither too soft to the touch, or embarrassingly sentimental.

Common pairings

mushy peas mushy romance go mushy

Word forms

mushier comparative, more mushy comparative, most mushy superlative, mushiest superlative

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Etymology

From mush + the adjective suffix -y.

Rhymes for mushy

cushy pushy bushy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mushy” mean?

The word “mushy” means soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture. In plain terms, either too soft to the touch, or embarrassingly sentimental.

How do you pronounce “mushy”?

“Mushy” is pronounced MUH-shee (/ˈmʌ.ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “mushy” in a sentence?

Here is “mushy” used in a sentence: “Leave the potatoes in too long and they turn mushy.”

What part of speech is “mushy”?

“Mushy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “mushy” have?

“Mushy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture.