thawed

• Beschreibt etwas, das aufgetaut oder geschmolzen wurde, meist in Bezug auf gefrorene Lebensmittel oder Eis.

Describes something that has been melted or defrosted, typically referring to frozen food or ice.

1. No longer frozenB1formal

   Having been melted or returned to a liquid or soft state after being frozen.

   Aufgetaut

   • The thawed meat must be cooked immediately.
   • She used thawed berries for the pie filling.
   • The ground was thawed after the spring sun.

   Synonymeliquefiedmeltedsoftenedunfrozen

   Antonymefrozenglacialicebound

2. Become friendlierB2informal

   Having become less formal, reserved, or hostile; warmed up in manner.

   Aufgetaut

   • After a few jokes, the tense atmosphere thawed.
   • Their relationship thawed over time.
   • The audience thawed after the speaker's heartfelt story.

   Synonymemellowedrelaxedsoftenedunbent

   Antonymealoofcoldfrozenhostilereserved

• Verb, das den Prozess des Schmelzens oder Auftauens bezeichnet, ebenso das Herbeiführen eines nicht gefrorenen Zustands sowie im übertragenen Sinne ein Nachlassen von Kälte oder Zurückhaltung.

A verb used to indicate the process of melting or becoming unfrozen, or making something unfrozen.

1. Melt or become liquidB1formal

   To change from a frozen solid to a liquid state as a result of warming.

   Tauen

   • The ice on the lake began to thaw in the spring sun.
   • She left the frozen chicken on the counter to thaw.
   • The warm weather will thaw the ground for planting.

   Synonymedefrostliquefymeltunfreeze

   Antonymefreezesolidify

2. Become friendlier or less reservedB2informal

   To become more relaxed, friendly, or less formal in manner.

   Auftauen

   • After a few jokes, the tense atmosphere began to thaw.
   • He slowly thawed towards his new colleagues.
   • Their relationship thawed after they had a long conversation.

   Synonymeloosen upmeltrelaxsoftenunbendwarm up

   Antonymechillcoolfreezeharden