Mushed

Past tense and past participle of the verb 'mush'. To reduce something to a soft, pulpy, or pasty state by crushing, grinding, or mixing. Often refers to the texture of food, but can also describe other materials. Figuratively, it can describe a state of mental confusion or a feeling of sentimentality that overwhelms rational thought. It suggests a loss of distinct form, a merging of elements, or a softening of structure. The act of 'mushing' implies an active process of transforming something solid or distinct into something malleable and less defined. The extent of 'mushing' can range from lightly softening to completely pulverizing or dissolving the original form.

Mushed meaning with examples

• The chef accidentally mushed the avocados while making guacamole, leaving a disappointingly watery consistency. Everyone loves guacamole, so the entire dinner was ruined and no one wanted to continue. What are we going to do now? Maybe we can try to save it by adding more ingredients and making it more stiff?
• After the long journey, and having been beaten by their rival, their resolve began to mush. The team realized they had no chance and began to feel defeated. The idea was to stay strong, but the lack of resolve meant this would be their last game and that they had nothing else.
• The old book, left out in the rain, had its pages mushed together into a damp, unreadable mass. The book was ruined and there was no way to salvage it. The entire thing became useless because of something that could have been easily avoided by being careful. Now what?
• The children mushed the clay for hours, creating an array of misshapen sculptures. The clay was their play thing and their way of using their imagination. All of this was possible because they had the freedom to do whatever they wanted. The kids were really excited to play.
• Overwhelmed by the romantic film, Sarah felt her emotions mush into a puddle of tears and sentimental thoughts. The whole thing made her feel emotional and she didn't know what else to do. She really wanted to change the end of the movie to get the result she wanted.