English Explanatory Dictionary

mushy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
  2. Soft; squishy.
  3. Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; sentimental, especially in a romantic way; maudlin.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌ.ʃi/ /ˈmʊ.ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mushy.wav

Word forms

mushy mushier more mushy mushiest most mushy

Etymology

From mush + -y.

Synonyms

grumous mushlike pulpous curdy mushy paplike pappy pobby porridgelike puddingish puddinglike puddingy pulplike pulpy pultaceous slushy smushy spongy squdgy squitchy squooshy sappy soppy bathetic cheesy corny drippy gooey hokey icky kitsch kitschy maudlin mawkish overemotional oversentimental overwrought schmaltzy sickly sweet soupy syrupy treacly

Derived words

mushily mushiness mushy peas unmushy
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