Melt in your mouth
phrase
Something, usually food, is so soft, creamy or tender that it seems to liquefy as soon as it comes into your mouth.
These chocolates are so smooth, they just melt in your mouth.

Often appears as...
- melt in your mouth texture
- melt in your mouth taste
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
This phrase can also be used figuratively to describe anything incredibly luxurious or enjoyable that provides an instant gratifying effect.
The soft-as-silk bedsheet felt like it would melt in your mouth.

Often appears as...
- melt in your mouth luxury
- melt in your mouth experience
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Something, usually food, is so soft, creamy or tender that it seems to liquefy as soon as it comes into your mouth.
These chocolates are so smooth, they just melt in your mouth.

Often appears as...
- melt in your mouth texture
- melt in your mouth taste
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
This phrase can also be used figuratively to describe anything incredibly luxurious or enjoyable that provides an instant gratifying effect.
The soft-as-silk bedsheet felt like it would melt in your mouth.

Often appears as...
- melt in your mouth luxury
- melt in your mouth experience
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Sensory Appeal
Use this phrase to emphasize a delightful food texture that enhances the eating experience.

The way this mousse cake melts in your mouth is incredible.
Positive Connotation
The phrase carries a positive tone, suggesting high-quality and pleasurable food.

You've got to try this steak—it's melt in your mouth good!
Not Literal
Understand that 'melt in your mouth' is not literal, but an expression suggesting softness.

The phrase 'melt in your mouth' means the food is very tender, not that it actually melts.
Sensory Appeal
Use this phrase to emphasize a delightful food texture that enhances the eating experience.

The way this mousse cake melts in your mouth is incredible.
Positive Connotation
The phrase carries a positive tone, suggesting high-quality and pleasurable food.

You've got to try this steak—it's melt in your mouth good!
Not Literal
Understand that 'melt in your mouth' is not literal, but an expression suggesting softness.

The phrase 'melt in your mouth' means the food is very tender, not that it actually melts.
Sensory Appeal
Use this phrase to emphasize a delightful food texture that enhances the eating experience.

The way this mousse cake melts in your mouth is incredible.
Positive Connotation
The phrase carries a positive tone, suggesting high-quality and pleasurable food.

You've got to try this steak—it's melt in your mouth good!
Not Literal
Understand that 'melt in your mouth' is not literal, but an expression suggesting softness.

The phrase 'melt in your mouth' means the food is very tender, not that it actually melts.
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