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melty

American  
[mel-tee] / ˈmɛl ti /

adjective

meltier, meltiest
  1. (of food) melting or melted.

    a melty grilled cheese sandwich; ice cream softened until just melty at the edges.

  2. 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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But again, the texture is pretty much what you'd expect from real chocolate, though not quite as melty.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 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

If the chocolate gets too warm and melty in your hands, take a break and return the bowl to the fridge.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2023

Like the aforementioned albacore tuna, the Local Tide version of a Filet-O-Fish is another memory perfected: golden-panko-crusted Dover sole, melty orange American cheese, butter lettuce, housemade tartar on a not-too-tall brioche bun.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023

He still had gorgeous eyes and a melty smile, but I felt nothing for him anymore.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Burgers with softer, freshly toasted buns, meltier cheese and more Big Mac sauce are coming to U.S. restaurants by the end of 2024 and most other markets by the end of 2025.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023

The brand's recent menu improvements include softer buns, meltier cheese and grilled onions, which will be added to the patties right on the grill.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2023

Fast-food colossus McDonald’s is rolling out changes to its signature burgers in order to stay fresh, including making cheese meltier and buns softer.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 18, 2023

I enjoyed the crunch of the piece of chocolate nestled most deeply within the marshmallow, in contrast to the meltier bits closer to the incision point.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2022

"Kraft Singles is here to help fans express their love language, ensuring every sandwich is made with the meltiest, most delicious slice."

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

It remained right there on grocery store shelves and it never stopped being the creamiest, meltiest cheese-like product to ever grace a tortilla chip or a bowl of macaroni.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2023

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