# mushy

/ˈməʃi/ (US) · /mˈʌʃi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mushy
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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