melty

[ mel-tee ]

adjective

, melt·i·er, melt·i·est.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of melty¹

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

Example Sentences

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

How on earth are we supposed to ditch the most carbon-intensive form of dairy in the face of melty pots of fondue and snowy piles of grated Parmesan?

From Salon

The Frosty was incredibly scoopable and creamy, but not slushie-like or melty in terms of texture.

From Salon

Lastly, something I find both odd and interesting is that the flavors come through most brilliantly once it gets “melty,” which occurs after it has been out of the freezer twenty minutes or so.

From Salon

“Velveeta has been best known for its cheesy goodness and melty drip that proudly graces fans’ lips, and for the last several years, our goal has been to breathe new life into this legacy brand through unique and unexpected collaborations and creations,” Stephanie Vance, Brand Manager for Velveeta, told Forbes.

From Salon