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mushy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈməʃi// UK //mˈʌʃi// mushy

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From mush + -y.

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