grilled

VERB

broil food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbecue roast sear

STRONG

burn cook rotisserie

WEAK

charcoal-broil cook over an open pit

Antonyms

WEAK

answer

VERB

ask questions aggressively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interrogate roast

STRONG

catechize inquisition interview question

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over put the pressure on put the screws to third degree

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

Example Sentences

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"I incorporated that into the appetisers so I'm doing grilled elk sliders, which I think is fun."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I ordered a fat carne asada burrito that came with two delicious salsas and a grilled jalapeño.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I break grilled sourdough, dip a bit then a lot, doing a side dance with the spoon.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

He backed two culinary standouts—Bon Vivant, perched at 11,200 feet, and Alpino Vino, billed as North America’s highest-elevation fine-dining restaurant and known for its tomato soup and signature grilled cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

They ate tamales and pani puri, dim sum and fufu and grilled cheese sandwiches.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate