squashy

• Descreve algo macio que pode ser facilmente apertado, comprimido ou esmagado; também pode indicar algo mole e pastoso, como fruta muito madura.

Describes something that is soft and easily crushed or squeezed.

1. Soft and pulpyB1informal

   Having a soft, pulpy consistency, like an overripe fruit or vegetable.

   Mole e pastoso

   • The banana was too squashy to eat.
   • She stepped on a squashy tomato in the garden.
   • The squashy texture of the fruit made it perfect for a smoothie.

   Sinônimosdoughymushypulpyspongysquishy

   Antônimosfirmhardrigidsolid

2. Waterlogged soilB2informal

   Describing soil that is soft, wet, and yielding underfoot.

   Solo encharcado

   • The ground was squashy after the heavy rain.
   • We avoided walking on the squashy parts of the field.
   • The squashy mud clung to his boots.

   Sinônimosboggymarshymirymuddyoozyquaggyslushysoddenspongyswampywaterlogged

   Antônimosdryfirmhardsolid

3. Easily compressedB1informal

   Soft and easily squashed or compressed, like a sponge.

   Mole e compressível

   • The cushion was delightfully squashy.
   • He squeezed the squashy foam ball in his hand.
   • The mattress was too squashy for a good night's sleep.

   Sinônimoscompressiblecushionymushypliablesoftspongysquishyyielding

   Antônimosfirmhardrigidsolidunyielding