Word Adjective
mushy
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈməʃi/ UK /mˈʌʃi/ mushy
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.”
Etymology
From mush + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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