Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mushy
Adjective
/ˈmʌʃi/
Definition
Soft and overly sentimental, often to the point of being weak or overly emotional.
Examples
- The overcooked pasta became mushy and unappetizing.
- She found the movie to be too mushy for her taste.
- His mushy speech made people laugh and cringe at the same time.
Meaning
The term ‘mushy’ describes something that is not firm, often used to refer to food or emotions that are excessively soft, sentimental, or sentimentalized.
Synonyms
- Soft
- Mellow
- Squishy
- Sentimental
- Emotional
