meltier; meltiest
1
: 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
2
: 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
3
: 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
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“Melty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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