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mushroomy

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Characteristic of mushrooms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the mushroomy smell of the old cellar

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Resembling a mushroom.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: mushroomoid, mushroomlike; fungiform
  • a mushroomy outline of a passing cloud

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mushroomoid, mushroomlike, fungiform

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fungoid

3

adj

Meaning 3

Flavoured with mushrooms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the mushroomy tang of her favorite soup

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mushroomed

Antonyms: mushroomless

History

Etymology

From mushroom + -y.