melty

adjective

ˈmel-tē

meltier; meltiest

: having a tendency to melt or dissolve easily

You can enjoy the dish in a variety of ways … But most of us prefer the classic version, made with ham and a melty cheese like Emmentaler or Gruyère.—

Adam H. Graham

I added some butter and garlic to my biggest frying pan, a couple of tortillas and my meltiest cheese …—

Audria Ruscitti

The warm chocolate cake has a melty fudge filling and is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.—

Robin Swartz

Cadbury has advised that people should store its products in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator. Instead, keep it housed in a cupboard and away from sunlight, for a smoother and meltier texture.—

Sian Filcher

: hot sense 1a

The melty times of late have created slightly less than perfect conditions at many area ski hills …—

The Missoula (Montana) Independent

There's a reason it feels so melty. Tropical Storm Cindy has whisked away all the moisture and clouds, leaving a dry heat to fall like a wave upon Southwest Florida.—

Cory Schouten

: feeling, showing, or inspiring emotional tenderness : sentimental

… [Dean] Martin could croon a mighty melty love song …—

David Elliott

Many a study has been conducted on why people go all melty at the sight of helpless, saucer-eyed infants, some suggesting that evolution has hard-wired us that way to ensure continuation of the species.—

Kristin Tillotson

No, what made Peter gorgeous was Peter. His languid movements; his gentleness with animals and respect for them; the way his melty, dark eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled …—

Lauren St. John

Examples of melty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Low-moisture, part-skin mozzarella cheese: Shred or slice fresh mozzarella for a perfectly melty layer of cheese. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023 Sharp Cheddar cheese: Shred your own Cheddar for a perfectly melty casserole top, or swap with pre-shredded cheese if needed. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023 Just imagine: Tomorrow's lunch could be creamy chicken soup, classic chicken salad, or even a melty chicken panini. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023 Sharp white Cheddar: Melts into the mix for an irresistibly melty, cheesy flavor. —

Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023 This allows for the chocolate to meld into the muffin better than chips, while also keeping some soft, melty chocolate pockets. —

America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023 The Williams’ Philly cheesesteak is melty, textural and seamless ecstasy. —

Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2023 Warm them up in the oven before brunch for a stress-free, melty, handheld treat. 18 Bacon-and-Egg Muffins View Recipe Corn bread meets bacon-and-egg sandwich in these fast, simple brunch egg muffins featuring crispy bacon and melty cheddar. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023 Once everything is melty and combined, remove from the heat and stir in a splash of vanilla extract and generous pinch of kosher salt. —

Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Apr. 2023

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