melting

verb
UK: /ˈmeltɪŋ/
US: /ˈmeltɪŋ/

  1. Changing from a solid to a liquid because of heat.

    1. The ice is melting in the sun so quickly.
    2. The gradual melting of the polar ice caps is a worrying sign of climate change.

  2. Disappearing or fading away gradually.

    1. The crowd was melting away after the event.
    2. Her hopes were melting like snow in spring as the deadline approached.

  3. Becoming softer or more gentle in feeling.

    1. Her anger was melting as she listened to his story.
    2. His stern expression was melting into a smile when he saw the children.
melting adjective

  1. Present participle of melt: in the process of changing from solid to liquid.

    1. The melting snow created large puddles so fast.
    2. The melting ice cream dripped down his fingers and all over his hands.

  2. Causing strong feelings of love or sympathy.

    1. She gave me a melting look so sweet.
    2. The puppy's melting eyes begged for attention that moment.

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The word "melting" in English means: Changing from a solid to a liquid because of heat., Disappearing or fading away gradually., Becoming softer or more gentle in feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "melting" is /ˈmeltɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmeltɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "melting": "The ice is melting in the sun so quickly.". More examples on the page.