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mushiest

 

[ หˆmสŒสƒiษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'mushiest' refers to someone or something that is excessively sentimental or emotional. It denotes a quality of being overly soft, tender, or affectionate, often to the point of being considered weak or ridiculous. While it can be used in a light-hearted or humorous context, it may also imply a lack of seriousness. In literature and cinema, mushy characters are often portrayed as hopeless romantics or overly emotional individuals who wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Synonyms

overemotional, sappy, sentimental, soft-hearted, tender

Examples of usage

  • She wrote the mushiest love letter I've ever read.
  • He has the mushiest personality; he cries at every movie.
  • That's the mushiest song on the album.
  • Her mushiest moment came during the wedding vows.

Translations

Translations of the word "mushiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais meloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคจเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am weichsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผ'ัะบัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej miฤ™kki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus tendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs blando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู„ูŠูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejmฤ›kฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najmรคkลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๆŸ”่ฝฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najmehkejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs blando

Etymology

The word 'mushy' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the adjective 'mush,' which means a soft, wet mixture. The term initially referred to a texture, but by the late 19th century, it began to take on a figurative meaning, implying a softness of emotion or character. The superlative form 'mushiest' reflects this evolution, emphasizing an extreme degree of softness or sentimental nature. Over time, the term has been used in popular culture to describe films, songs, and even individuals who display an overtly emotional demeanor. Its usage in casual conversations often has a playful or mocking tone, indicating an awareness of the line between genuine sentiment and excessive sentimentality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,626, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.