melt

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to slowly disappear or fade away.

v. to blend into surroundings or vanish gradually from sight.

“The crowd began to melt away once the music stopped playing.”

“The morning mist slowly melted into the horizon as the sun climbed higher, revealing the jagged peaks of the mountain range.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to become more kind or less angry.

v. to become emotionally softened, sympathetic, or less resistant.

“His heart melted when he saw the puppy's sad eyes.”

“Her initial coldness began to melt as she realised that his apology was genuinely sincere and deeply felt.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking American English

n. a hot sandwich that contains melted cheese.

n. a sandwich served hot with a layer of melted cheese, often combined with tuna or ham.

“I ordered a tuna melt and a side of fries for lunch.”

“The diner is famous for its sourdough patty melt, which features caramelised onions and a generous portion of Swiss cheese.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Slang · Informal

n. a person who is acting silly, weak, or annoying.

n. a derogatory term for a person perceived as foolish, pathetic, or overly emotional.

“Stop acting like a melt and just talk to her.”

“He was being a total melt on the reality show, crying over every minor disagreement with the other contestants.”