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Mushy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mushy describes something soft, pulpy, or overly sentimental. It can refer to food that is overcooked and soft or emotions that are excessively sweet or romantic.

mushy

/ˈmʌʃi/ /ˈmʌʃi/

Definition:

Soft and pulpy in texture, or overly sentimental in emotion.

Synonyms:

soggy, sentimental, slushy, maudlin

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

firm, unsentimental

Common Collocations:

mushy peas, mushy sentiment, mushy ground

Derivatives:

mushiness, mushily

Usage Tips:

Use "mushy" for soft textures or overly emotional expressions; avoid for literal hardness or neutrality.

Common Phrases:

mushy peas, mushy love story, mushy talk

Etymology:

Derived from "mush," meaning soft pulp, influenced by 19th-century slang for sentimentality.

Examples:

  • 1. The bananas turned mushy after days in the heat.
  • 2. Her letter was so mushy it made him blush.
  • 3. The snow became mushy as the temperature rose.
  • 4. He hates mushy movies with predictable endings.

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