verbπShareTo change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat."I melted butter to make a cake."physicschemistrymaterialsubstanceprocessweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dissolve, disperse, vanish."His troubles melted away."materialphysicschemistryenvironmentweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The harsh words of the critic were melting the young artist's confidence. "naturephysicsmaterialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be discouraged."After receiving a failing grade on the exam, Sarah was melting with disappointment. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be emotionally softened or touched."Hearing her son say, "I love you, Mom," was enough to start her melting. "emotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be very hot and sweat profusely."After running the marathon in the summer heat, I was melting and needed a cold shower. "physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point."The melting of the ice cream was quick in the hot sun. "processphysicschemistrymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of softening or mitigating."The melting of the tension in the room was noticeable after the apology. "actionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWhich is melting, dissolving or liquefying."The melting ice cream dripped down her hand on the hot summer day. "weatherphysicsmaterialchemistrysubstanceprocessconditionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGiven over to strong emotion; tender; aroused; emotional, tearful."After the surprise party, she was melting with gratitude. "emotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat causes one to melt with emotion; able to make others feel tender and emotional."The grandmother's melting smile instantly put the shy child at ease. "emotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading