What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mushy
Example
The vegetables were mushy and tasteless. [mushy: adjective]
Example
The movie was so mushy that it made me cry. [mushy: adjective]
Example
I sank into the mushy ground after the rain. [mushy: adjective]
slushy
Example
The roads were slushy after the snowstorm. [slushy: adjective]
Example
I ordered a slushy at the convenience store. [slushy: noun]
Example
The movie was so slushy that it made me cringe. [slushy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slushy is more commonly used than mushy in everyday language, especially in the context of a drink. Mushy is less common and is typically used in specific contexts such as food or emotions.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mushy and slushy?
Both mushy and slushy are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
