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

Parisian bakers are experimenting with new pastries like the crookie, a crispy croissant with a melty chocolate chip cookie inside. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

There’s no shortage of melty cheese, and a dash of half-and-half adds just the right amount of richness to the broth. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Because they’re barely sweetened, the crepes can cover multiple meals, skewing savory with a filling of melty cheese or cooked vegetables; or sweet, like this one, with jammy fruit. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Soft pasta, hearty beans, crunchy vegetables, smoky ham, and melty cheese all working together. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

melt entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1