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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The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"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

Naval Academy, he impressed his peers when he was being grilled on the concept of a battlegroup in the dining hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

We made a fire and grilled a breadfruit for dinner while waiting for the stream to turn white.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat