thawed

• Descreve algo que foi descongelado ou derretido, geralmente referindo-se a comida congelada ou gelo. Pode indicar que o gelo ou a comida voltou ao estado líquido ou molescido.

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.

   Descongelado

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

   Sinônimosliquefiedmeltedsoftenedunfrozen

   Antônimosfrozenglacialicebound

2. Become friendlierB2informal

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

   Amolecido

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

   Sinônimosmellowedrelaxedsoftenedunbent

   Antônimosaloofcoldfrozenhostilereserved

• Verbo que indica o processo de derreter ou descongelar, bem como tornar algo não congelado; também pode significar amolecer ou ceder em uma atitude ou relação.

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.

   Derreter

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefrostliquefymeltunfreeze

   Antônimosfreezesolidify

2. Become friendlier or less reservedB2informal

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

   Amolecer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosloosen upmeltrelaxsoftenunbendwarm up

   Antônimoschillcoolfreezeharden