Mushy

/ˈmʌʃi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Soft, wet, or pulpy; lacking firmness.

After the rain, the ground became mushy and difficult to walk on.

Sentimental or overly emotional; overly affectionate.

She watched a mushy romantic movie that made her cry.

Weak or ineffective; lacking in strength.

His mushy argument failed to convince anyone in the debate.

Of uncertain origin, possibly from 'mush' meaning a soft mass.

mushy love

excessively sentimental expressions of love.

mushy feelings

overwhelmingly sentimental emotions.

mushy movie

a film filled with sentimental content.

mush

a soft mass.

squishy

soft and pliable.

sentimental

excessively emotional.

Excessively affectionate.

He's been acting all mushy since he started dating her.

Cheesy or overly sweet.

That romantic dinner was really mushy.