melty

adjective

ˈmel-tē 

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

Examples of melty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tender broccoli, chicken, and bacon mingle in a creamy ranch sauce, baked with melty cheese until golden and irresistible. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

These jalapeños are stuffed with melty cheese and wrapped in bacon for a classic bite sized treat that can't be beat. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

The burgers are made from wagyu beef or 80/20 beef with melty American cheese and secret sauce on a brioche bun. —Ella Gonzales march 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026

Rooty and rockstar-ready, Behati Prinsloo's golden lengths are old money for their soft, melty hue. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions). —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026

Because pizza toast is covered in melty cheese and steeped in nostalgia, I was inspired to make it immediately. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026

The rich, melty chocolate coating on these is the star. —Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

The Station 10 burger is two juicy patties, gilded with melty Muenster cheese and a few pickles. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

melt entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1