Cooking Adjectives

adjective having a soft, wet, and pulpy texture; overly sentimental or romantic

• The texture of the overcooked vegetables was quite mushy.
• I don't like my oatmeal too mushy, I prefer it with some texture.
• I can't eat that mushy stuff, it's gross.
• Her mushy response to the criticism showed her lack of confidence.

adjective describing something that is wet and making a sloshing sound

• The sloshy sound of water could be heard from the leaking pipe.
• I hate walking in sloshy puddles after it rains.
• The drink was so strong, it made me feel all sloshy.
• Her emotions were sloshy, fluctuating between joy and sadness.

noun a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems, typically used to describe a type of plant

adjective describing something as juicy, tender, or full of moisture

• The chef prepared a succulent roast beef for the dinner party.
• I can't wait to sink my teeth into that succulent steak!
• This restaurant serves up the most succulent ribs in town.
• Her words were like succulent fruit, tempting and satisfying to the soul.