Synonyms for

Mushy

Verb / ˈmʌʃi: / Another word for mushy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

soft and pulpy; having a wet texture

Synonyms & similar words

bathetic mawkish hokey kitschy schmalzy sentimental soppy maudlin slushy drippy soupy schmaltzy soft pulpy mushy soggy muddy squashy spongy flabby slushy gooey doughy malleable yielding supple tender moist damp wet saturated waterlogged

Example sentences

  1. The cake was so mushy that it fell apart when I tried to cut it.
  2. The ground was mushy after all the rain we had.
  3. I don't like to eat mushy peas.
  4. The snow was mushy and wet, making it hard to make a snowman.
  5. The apple was mushy and bruised.

Quotes

  • The ground was mushy underfoot, and the air was thick with the smell of wet earth.
  • The banana was so mushy that it practically melted in my mouth.
  • The snow was mushy and wet, making it difficult to walk through.

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