Squishy (adjective)

Meaning & Definition of Squishy

being soft, yielding, and usually damp
not firm, steady, or fixed, soft
lenient

Squishy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

giving easily to the touch

"a squishy beanbag chair"

similar: flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, spongy, squashy, squooshy

related: doughy, fleshy, droopy, flaccid, floppy, lank, limp, slack, yielding, bendable, compressible, crushable, elastic, flexible, kneadable, malleable, pliable, pliant, resilient, supple, willowy, workable, airy, light

opposite: firm, hard, solid

near: inelastic, inflexible, rigid, stiff, tense, unbending, unyielding, resistant, sound, strong, sturdy, tough, case-hardened, crush-proof, hardened, indurated, stiffened, tempered, compacted, compressed, condensed, adamantine, rock, rocklike, substantial
not precisely correct

"those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium"

similar: approximate, approximative, ballpark, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, loose

related: erroneous, false, incorrect, off, wrong, general, indefinable, indefinite, indeterminate, indistinct, mushy, undefined, undetermined, unsettled, vague, faulty, flawed, mistaken, specious, distorted, fallacious, misleading, doubtful, dubious, questionable, uncertain, inconclusive, indecisive, debatable, disputable, invalidated, unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, unsupported

opposite: accurate, dead, dead-on, exact, precise, ultraprecise, veracious

near: certain, incontestable, indubitable, positive, sure, undeniable, unquestionable, correct, errorless, factual, right, sound, true, valid, clear-cut, decisive, definable, defined, definite, incontrovertible, indisputable, irrefutable, absolute, unqualified, confirmed, corroborated, determined, established, substantiated, supported, validated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squishy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squishy:

flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, spongy, squashy, squooshy, approximate, approximative, ballpark, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, loose

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Squishy

Words with the opposite meaning of Squishy:

firm, hard, solid, accurate, dead, dead-on, exact, precise, ultraprecise, veracious

Related Words for Squishy

doughy, fleshy, droopy, flaccid, floppy, lank, limp, slack, yielding, bendable, compressible, crushable, elastic, flexible, kneadable, malleable, pliable, pliant, resilient, supple, willowy, workable, airy, light, erroneous, false, incorrect, off, wrong, general

Near Antonyms of Squishy

Word Forms of Squishy

Inflections: squishier, squishiest

Derived words: squishiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Squishy

First known use: circa 1847

Frequently Asked Questions about Squishy

What does "Squishy" mean?

"Squishy" means being soft, yielding, and usually damp. As an adjective, it is defined as: being soft, yielding, and usually damp. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squishy"?

Other words for "Squishy" include flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, spongy, squashy, squooshy and approximate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squishy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squishy"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squishy". Common alternatives include flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, spongy, squashy, squooshy, approximate, approximative and ballpark.

What is the opposite of "Squishy"?

Antonyms of "Squishy" include firm, hard, solid, accurate, dead, dead-on, exact and precise. Near antonyms include inelastic, inflexible, rigid and stiff.

How do you use "Squishy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squishy" in a sentence: "a squishy beanbag chair"; "those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium".

Is "Squishy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squishy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Squishy"?

"Squishy" is pronounced /ˈskwi-shē/.

What is the origin of the word "Squishy"?

First known use: circa 1847.