melted
word · lemma: melt
/ˈmɛɫtəd/
MEL-tid
/mˈɛltɪd/
MEL-tid
Definition
Changed from a solid to a liquid due to heat. Commonly describes things like ice, chocolate, or metals.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective ('melted cheese') or past tense verb ('The ice melted'). Often describes food or substances changed by heat. Not for people or emotions (say 'softened' for feelings). Common collocations: 'melted butter', 'melted chocolate'.
Spanish: derretido - fundido (metales)Portuguese (BR): derretido - fundido (metais)Portuguese (PT): derretido - fundido (metais)Chinese (Simplified): 融化的 - 熔化的Chinese (Traditional): 融化的 - 熔化的Hindi: पिघला हुआArabic: مذابBengali: গলে যাওয়া - গলেছেRussian: растопленный - расплавилсяJapanese: 溶けたVietnamese: tan chảy - đã tan chảyKorean: 녹은 - 녹았다Turkish: erimişUrdu: پگھلا ہواIndonesian: meleleh - sudah meleleh
Example Sentences
The ice cream melted in the sun.
basic
She put melted butter on her toast.
basic
The snow melted after the storm.
basic
The chocolate bar was all melted in my pocket—what a mess!
natural
By the time I got home, the candles had already melted.
natural
He watched as the gold slowly melted in the fire.
natural