Dictionary definition · melt
noun
- the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid"the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"
verb
- reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating"melt butter"
- become or cause to become soft or liquid"The sun melted the ice"
- become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial"With age, he mellowed"
- lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually"Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene"
- become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly"The scene begins to fade"
- become less intense and fade away gradually"her resistance melted under his charm"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).