Meaning of the word mushy in English

What does mushy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mushy

US /ˈmʌʃ.i/

UK /ˈmʌʃ.i/

soft and pulpy

Example:

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The overripe bananas turned mushy.

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After boiling for too long, the vegetables became mushy.

Synonym:

soft pulpy squashy spongy flabby

excessively sentimental

Example:

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The romantic comedy was a bit too mushy for my taste.

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He wrote a long, mushy letter to his girlfriend.

Synonym:

sentimental mawkish saccharine gooey schmaltzy

Related Word:

mushy peas