Synonyms for Melt & Similar Words
Definition of melt
- noun
- the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
- verb
- reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; "melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun"
- become or cause to become soft or liquid; "The sun melted the ice"; "the ice thawed"; "the ice cream melted"; "The heat melted the wax"; "The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase"; "dethaw the meat"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "melt"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like mellow, melting, run can replace "melt" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "melt" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Melt" in song lyrics
See how melt is used in real songs:
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"Break your little hip-hop art and watch you melt"
Aceyalone — Art Club -
"I'll be that clear blue icicle that simply refused to melt"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"Face in the mud where the moxie melt"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee