adj
Common
melting
MEHL-tihng
Melting (adj) means In the process of turning from solid to liquid. Example: “The melting snow left the streets slushy.”
adj
1
In the process of turning from solid to liquid.
"The melting snow left the streets slushy."
"Be careful on the melting ice at the edge of the pond."
"A melting ice lolly dripped onto his hand in the afternoon heat."
2
Tender and emotional; able to move someone deeply.
"She gave him a melting look across the room."
"Her melting voice made the children's lullaby sound even more gentle."
"The puppy gazed up with melting brown eyes, and nobody could say no."
noun
1
The process of a solid turning into a liquid through heat.
"The melting point of ice is 0 degrees Celsius."
"The melting of the glacier feeds the river all through the summer."
"Slow melting of the chocolate gives the sauce a smooth texture."
How to use melting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning to liquid from heat, or — figuratively — deeply tender or emotional.
Common pairings
melting point
melting snow
a melting glance
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Word forms
- Plural
- meltings
- Comparative
- more melting
- Superlative
- most melting
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What does “melting” mean?
The word “melting” means in the process of turning from solid to liquid. In plain terms, turning to liquid from heat, or — figuratively — deeply tender or emotional.
How do you pronounce “melting”?
“Melting” is pronounced MEHL-tihng (/ˈmɛltɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “melting” in a sentence?
Here is “melting” used in a sentence: “The melting snow left the streets slushy.”
What part of speech is “melting”?
Depending on how it is used, “melting” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “melting” a common word?
“Melting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “melting” have?
“Melting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the process of turning from solid to liquid.
What is the difference between melting and melted?
Melting describes a substance currently in the process of turning from solid to liquid, such as ice that is melting on a warm day. Melted describes a substance that has already fully turned into liquid.
Can melting be used as a noun?
Yes, melting can function as a noun referring to the process itself, as in "the melting of the snow took several days." This usage describes the physical transformation from solid to liquid caused by heat.
