adj
mushy
MUH-shee
adj
1
Soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture.
"Leave the potatoes in too long and they turn mushy."
2
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 notesIn 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.