adj. mush·i·er, mush·i·est 1. Resembling mush in consistency or firmness; soft: ate mushy food after her tooth was pulled. 2. Excessively tender or romantic; sentimental. See Synonyms at sentimental. 3. Poorly defined; indistinct or blurry: "The young man drew his head back slowly, as if adjusting a mushy focus" (Rosemary Mahoney). mushi·ly adv. mushi·ness n. |
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