Definition

The quality of being soft and easily pressed or squished.

Example

The squashiness of the pillow made it very comfortable to sleep on.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the squashiness of that new couch?

Yeah, it feels super comfortable and cozy!

I thought the squashiness would make it hard to get up.

Surprisingly, it's not that bad at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Squashiness** → It is formed from "squash" (from the Native American word *askutasquash*, meaning to crush or mash) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "squashiness" refers to the quality of being soft and easily crushed or mashed.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'squash' which means to crush something, and the suffix '-iness' indicates a quality. So, squashiness helps you remember that it describes the quality of being soft and easily crushable.

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