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melting Synonyms

Another word for melting

Choosing another word for melting depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Undergoing the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state as a result of heat.

Usage Example

"The children hurried to eat their ice cream cones before the thawing scoops dripped onto the hot pavement."

Strongest
thawing
Strong
liquefying
dissolving

• noun (Context 2)

The process or action of changing from a solid to a liquid state by the application of heat.

Usage Example

"Scientists are closely monitoring the rapid thawing of polar glaciers caused by rising global temperatures."

Strongest
thawing
Strong
thaw
liquefaction
fusion
Weak
dissolution

• adjective (Context 3)

Inspiring or expressing deep tenderness, sympathy, or emotional warmth.

Usage Example

"The soprano delivered a touching rendition of the aria that left the audience in tears."

Strong
touching
moving
tender
poignant
affecting

• adjective (Context 4)

Having a remarkably soft, tender texture that seems to dissolve effortlessly in the mouth.

Usage Example

"Slowly braising the beef for several hours gives the meat a rich, tender consistency."

Strong
tender
succulent
buttery

Opposites of melting

The opposite of melting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

freezing
solidification
solidifying
tough
leathery
chewy
hardening
unfeeling
See all opposites of melting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Melting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/melting
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