mushy

[muhsh-ee, moosh-ee]

adjective

mushier, mushiest 

1. resembling mush; pulpy.

2. Informal.,  overly emotional or sentimental.

   mushy love letters.

mushy

/ ˈmʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. soft and pulpy

2. informal,  excessively sentimental or emotional

Other Word Forms

• mushily adverb
• mushiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mushy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; mush ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Add it late, or risk a mushy middle.

From Salon

And they are sweeter and more crisp in texture — I’ve found that fresh peas are often quite starchy and mushy once cooked.

From Salon

They point to offers such as a free kids meal with an adult's one, free parking, and fish and chips with mushy peas for £8.50.

From BBC

These experiences were a disconcerting look at just how mushy the brain becomes when money is the answer to all of your problems.

From Salon

And Korean entertainment – from pop music and mushy dramas to acclaimed hits built around universal themes – was ready for it.

From BBC

Related Words

• maudlin 
• sentimental 
• sugary 
• syrupy 
• weepy 
• wet