Definitions

marshmallow

[mahrsh-mel-oh, -mal-oh] / ˈmɑrʃˌmɛl oʊ, -ˌmæl oʊ /

ADJECTIVE

good-natured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amiable cordial even-tempered friendly good-hearted good-humored gracious

WEAK

acquiescent agreeable altruistic benevolent bighearted breezy charitable complaisant compliant easy helpful kind kindly lenient mild moderate nice obliging softie tolerant warmhearted well-disposed willing to please

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof cool disagreeable hateful mean rude unfriendly unsociable

WEAK

bad

Example Sentences

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And what does arrive is so hellacious that it makes the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man look sweet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

She spent a week on and around that block, with Brownie and Marshmallow and a bag full of flyers about her husband.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

They're unkillable but they also kind of look like smoky Stay-Puft Marshmallow Men.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2023

Fintech companies are also growing, with the likes of Monzo, Starling, Marshmallow and Cazoo all achieving unicorn status.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022

"My nose was getting all tickly. Someone must have let Marshmallow in."

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene

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