meltier; meltiest
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: 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
Adam H. GrahamI added some butter and garlic to my biggest frying pan, a couple of tortillas and my meltiest cheese …—Audria Ruscitti
Audria RuscittiThe warm chocolate cake has a melty fudge filling and is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.—Robin Swartz
Robin SwartzCadbury 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
Sian Filcher2
: hot sense 1a
The melty times of late have created slightly less than perfect conditions at many area ski hills …—The Missoula (Montana) Independent
The Missoula (Montana) IndependentThere'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
Cory Schouten3
: feeling, showing, or inspiring emotional tenderness : sentimental
… [Dean] Martin could croon a mighty melty love song …—David Elliott
David ElliottMany 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
Kristin TillotsonNo, 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
Lauren St. JohnExamples of melty in a Sentence
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Using a spoon, divide the cheese into smaller sections and stir the two together (the cheese doesn’t need to be completely mixed in).
Place the dish back in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melty.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
With its melty Alpine cheese, thick rashers of bacon and lingonberry jam — truffle fries on the side — the Ultra Meltathon ($15) is enough to make anyone mangle a monologue and start saying that all the world’s a sandwich or music be the love of food.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
It’s topped with melty Swiss cheese, a pile of peppery arugula and rich, caramelized onions.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
Fresh mozzarella: Adds a creamy, melty texture to the casserole, along with a classic pizza flavor.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Low-moisture, part-skin mozzarella cheese: Shred or slice fresh mozzarella for a perfectly melty layer of cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
Sharp Cheddar cheese: Shred your own Cheddar for a perfectly melty casserole top, or swap with pre-shredded cheese if needed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Just imagine: Tomorrow's lunch could be creamy chicken soup, classic chicken salad, or even a melty chicken panini.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
Sharp white Cheddar: Melts into the mix for an irresistibly melty, cheesy flavor.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
With its melty Alpine cheese, thick rashers of bacon and lingonberry jam — truffle fries on the side — the Ultra Meltathon ($15) is enough to make anyone mangle a monologue and start saying that all the world’s a sandwich or music be the love of food.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
It’s topped with melty Swiss cheese, a pile of peppery arugula and rich, caramelized onions.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
Fresh mozzarella: Adds a creamy, melty texture to the casserole, along with a classic pizza flavor.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Low-moisture, part-skin mozzarella cheese: Shred or slice fresh mozzarella for a perfectly melty layer of cheese.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
Sharp Cheddar cheese: Shred your own Cheddar for a perfectly melty casserole top, or swap with pre-shredded cheese if needed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
Just imagine: Tomorrow's lunch could be creamy chicken soup, classic chicken salad, or even a melty chicken panini.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
Sharp white Cheddar: Melts into the mix for an irresistibly melty, cheesy flavor.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
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“Melty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melty. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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