thaw

To change from a frozen solid to a liquid by gradual warming.

To lose stiffness, numbness, or impermeability by being warmed.

To become warm enough for snow and ice to melt.

To become less formal, aloof, or reserved.

To cause to thaw.

The process of thawing.

A period of warm weather during which ice and snow melt.

A relaxation of reserve, restraints, or tensions.

The melting of ice or snow: also, the melting by heat of any substance congealed by frost.

Warmth of weather, such as liquefies or melts anything congealed.