Grilled
/ɡrɪld/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To cook food (such as meat or vegetables) over direct heat, often on a grill.
We grilled chicken breasts for dinner last night.
To question someone intensely or aggressively.
The detective grilled the suspect for hours.
adjective
Describing food that has been cooked on a grill.
I ordered a grilled salmon salad at the restaurant.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'grill', which comes from Middle French 'griller' meaning 'to broil'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get grilled
To be subjected to tough questioning or criticism.
grilled cheese
A sandwich made with cheese that is melted between slices of grilled bread.
grilled to perfection
Cooked thoroughly and well on a grill.
Related Words
grill
A device for cooking food over an open flame.
grilling
The act of cooking food on a grill.
Slang Meanings
To be intensely questioned or scrutinized.
He was grilled by the committee about his actions.
To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
She grilled him for being late.