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melting

/ˈmɛltɪŋ/

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verb

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

Examples :

"I melted butter to make a cake."

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verb

To dissolve, disperse, vanish.

Examples :

"His troubles melted away."

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To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

Examples :

"The harsh words of the critic were melting the young artist's confidence. "

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verb

To be discouraged.

Examples :

"After receiving a failing grade on the exam, Sarah was melting with disappointment. "

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To be emotionally softened or touched.

Examples :

"Hearing her son say, "I love you, Mom," was enough to start her melting. "

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verb

To be very hot and sweat profusely.

Examples :

"After running the marathon in the summer heat, I was melting and needed a cold shower. "

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noun

The process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.

Examples :

"The melting of the ice cream was quick in the hot sun. "

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noun

The act of softening or mitigating.

Examples :

"The melting of the tension in the room was noticeable after the apology. "

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adjective

Which is melting, dissolving or liquefying.

Examples :

"The melting ice cream dripped down her hand on the hot summer day. "

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adjective

Given over to strong emotion; tender; aroused; emotional, tearful.

Examples :

"After the surprise party, she was melting with gratitude. "

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adjective

That causes one to melt with emotion; able to make others feel tender and emotional.

Examples :

"The grandmother's melting smile instantly put the shy child at ease. "

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