Melt

/mɛlt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act or process of melting

The melt of the glaciers is contributing to rising sea levels.

verb

to change from a solid to a liquid state especially by heat

The ice will melt as the temperature rises.

to cause to change from a solid to a liquid state

She melted the chocolate for the cake.

to dissolve or disappear gradually

His fears began to melt away after he received the good news.

to become less intense or strong

The anger she felt began to melt into a feeling of sadness.

Middle English 'melten', from Old English 'meltan'

melt someone's heart

To make someone feel very tender or loving.

melt away

To disappear gradually.

melt into

To blend seamlessly or softly into something.

melting

The process of becoming liquid.

melted

Having become liquid from heat.

meltwater

Water that results from the melting of snow or ice.

To become overly emotional.

He totally melted when he saw the puppy.

To calm down or relax.

After a long day, I just want to melt into my couch.