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.

Adjective

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