melty

American

[mel-tee] / ˈmɛl ti /

adjective

meltier, meltiest

(of food) melting or melted.

a melty grilled cheese sandwich; ice cream softened until just melty at the edges.
softened in feeling by pity, sympathy, love, etc..

I get all melty when I think or write about her.

Etymology

Origin of melty

First recorded in 1920–25; melt ¹ ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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She said puffs and melty sticks were wholly inappropriate for use within main meals as infants need food that is high in nutrients.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

A study in juxtaposition, the soft vulnerability of a melty dumpling is hardened in black lacquer, fixed in time and space.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Into the oven it goes to get all melty and roasty and delicious.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

Of course, I’ve seen the recipes for tofu parmigiana, typically topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, and baked until melty.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2023

My heart felt all melty, butterflies were wreaking havoc in my stomach, and I felt scared and exhilarated and like laughing and crying all at the same time.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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