Word
Definition
adj. soft and wet, like a piece of fruit that is starting to rot. It can also describe something that is not clear or is full of bad feelings.
adj. soft, wet, and pulpy, typically describing food or organic matter in a state of decay. Also used to describe speech or writing that is vague, sentimental, or lacks clarity.
Examples
“The banana is getting too mushy to eat.”
“The old bridge was so mushy that the hikers had to find a different path to cross the river.”
“The politician's speech was criticized as being overly mushy, failing to address the specific economic concerns of the voters while relying on vague emotional appeals.”
Examples
simple
“The banana is getting too mushy to eat.”
contextual
“The old bridge was so mushy that the hikers had to find a different path to cross the river.”
complex
“The politician's speech was criticized as being overly mushy, failing to address the specific economic concerns of the voters while relying on vague emotional appeals.”
Etymology
From mush + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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