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mushiest

mushiest is the superlative form of mushy.

Meaning of mushy

Adjective

mushy (comparative mushier or more mushy, superlative mushiest or most mushy)

  1. Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
    • I don't especially like mushy oatmeal.
  2. Soft; squishy.
    • The brake pedal is mushy sometimes when I step on it.
  3. Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; sentimental, especially in a romantic way; maudlin.
    • Skip the mushy, romantic scenes and get to the action.

Questions about mushiest

What is mushiest the superlative form of?
Mushiest is the superlative form of mushy.

Words near mushiest in the dictionary

  1. mushhead
  2. mushheads
  3. mushie
  4. mushier
  5. mushies
  6. mushiest
  7. mushily
  8. mushin
  9. mushiness
  10. mushing
  11. mushing up

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