melted

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melted

The sun melted the ice cream in the child's hand.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Changed from a solid to a liquid state: Describes a substance that has undergone the process of melting, transitioning from a solid form to a liquid form due to heat.
    • Liquefied by heat: Specifically refers to the result of applying heat to a solid until it becomes fluid.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The ice cream was completely melted in the sun. (The frozen dessert had turned to liquid because of the sun's warmth.)
    • She poured the melted butter into the mixing bowl. (She poured the butter that had been liquefied by heat into the bowl.)
    • Rivers are swollen with water from melted snow. (Rivers are full from water originating from snow that has turned to liquid.)
Advanced Usage
  • "melted away": Often used to describe something disappearing or diminishing gradually, as if by melting.
    • Her anger melted away when she heard his apology. (Her anger dissipated gradually and completely.)
  • Describing abstract concepts that have softened or dissolved.
    • His stern expression melted into a smile. (His hard facial features softened and transformed into a smile.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Melt (verb): The action of changing from a solid to a liquid.
    • The wax will melt if you hold it too close to the flame.
  • Melting (adjective/gerund): The process of becoming melted, or causing tenderness.
    • The melting ice created puddles. / She gave him a melting look.
  • Melty (informal adjective): Having a soft, partially melted texture.
    • This cheese is nice and melty.
Synonyms
  • Liquefied: Made liquid.
  • Thawed: Melted (especially referring to ice or snow, or frozen food).
  • Molten: Melted, especially by great heat (often used for metals, rock, or glass).
Antonyms
  • Solid: Firm and stable in shape; not liquid.
  • Frozen: Hardened into or covered by ice; turned into solid by cold.
  • Congeaed: Changed from a fluid to a solid state.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • To be like melted butter: To be very soft, pliable, or easily influenced.
    • After the massage, my muscles were like melted butter.
  • Melt in your mouth: To be so tender or delicious that it seems to dissolve easily when eaten.
    • The pastry was so light it just melted in your mouth.
melted

The sun melted the ice cream in the child's hand.

Adjective
  1. changed from a solid to a liquid state
    • rivers filled to overflowing by melted snow

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