melted Meaning & Definition
What Does Melted Mean?
Melted is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of melt. As an adjective, it means Being in a liquid state as a result of melting.
Melted: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɛltɪd/ |
| Synonyms | dissolved, molten and liquid |
| Antonyms | unmelted |
| Comparative / superlative | more melted, most melted |
Melted Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of melt
Melted as an Adjective
- Being in a liquid state as a result of melting.
Melted ice cream just isn't as much fun to eat.
- Cooked thoroughly enough to break down resulting in a rich, jammy, buttery or similar mouthfeel.
Verb
- To 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.
- To dissolve, disperse, vanish.
His troubles melted away.
- To 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.
- To be discouraged.
- To be emotionally softened or touched.
She melted when she saw the romantic message in the Valentine's Day card.
- To be very hot and sweat profusely.
I need shade! I'm melting!
Synonyms of Melted
Melted synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Melted
Melted in a Sentence
Melted ice cream just isn't as much fun to eat.
I melted butter to make a cake.
His troubles melted away.
She melted when she saw the romantic message in the Valentine's Day card.
I need shade! I'm melting!
Word Forms & Grammar
melted
melted (comparative more melted, superlative most melted)
Words That Rhyme With Melted
Common Questions About Melted
Is melted a verb or an adjective?
Melted is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for melted?
You can replace melted with words such as dissolved, molten and liquid. See the full list of melted synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of melted?
The opposite of melted is unmelted.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of melted?
The comparative form is more melted and the superlative form is most melted.