mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: mawkishly amorous
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Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Roasted cauliflower can quickly become soggy and mushy if the pan is overcrowded.
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Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Transfer to the oven and bake until the pears are tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a knife, and the streusel is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the firmness of the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Apples like Red Delicious, McIntosh, Gala, and Fuji are overly sweet and have a soft, mealy consistency that become mushy and grainy when baked.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Too much water causes soggy, mushy roots that cannot provide nutrients to keep buds and blooms alive on the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Transfer to the oven and bake until the pears are tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a knife, and the streusel is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the firmness of the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Apples like Red Delicious, McIntosh, Gala, and Fuji are overly sweet and have a soft, mealy consistency that become mushy and grainy when baked.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Too much water causes soggy, mushy roots that cannot provide nutrients to keep buds and blooms alive on the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mushy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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