Synonyms of grilled

grilled 1 of 2

adjective

as in fried

Related Words

• fried
• baked
• roasted
• sautéed
• boiled
• broiled
• heated
• braised
• burned
• charred
• cooked
• scorched
• well-done
• overdone

Dissimilar Words

• raw
• uncooked
• rare
• unheated

grilled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grill

1

as in interrogated

to put a series of questions to

police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogated
• examined
• questioned
• quizzed
• pumped
• catechized
• queried
• debriefed
• picked the brains of
• cross-examined
• sweat
• harassed
• pestered
• gave the third degree to
• hounded
• cross-questioned
• annoyed
• canvassed
• polled

2

as in asked

to put a question or questions to

grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asked
• interrogated
• quizzed
• questioned
• inquired (of)
• queried
• catechized
• bombarded
• examined
• cross-examined
• pumped
• cross-questioned
• besieged
• surveyed
• polled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• answered
• responded
• replied
• observed
• remarked
• commented
• avoided
• retorted
• rejoined
• ducked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grilled

Verb

First course choices include prawn tartare with Málaga-style Ajoblanco and tomato concassé, and grilled Iberian asparagus with Iberian ham crème, croutons and tomato concassé. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Choose to get your fresh seafood grilled alongside corn on the cob and new potatoes or fried with French fries and hush puppies. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Tufts grilled about her experience during trial testimony Tufts' career experience came under question during her testimony, with Reddington probing the doctor about her background in perinatal and postpartum care. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Aikebaer grilled skewered hunks of lamb over charcoal — a Xinjiang specialty. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

This dish is extra delicious when the chicken and the corn are grilled. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

The grilled Spam and cheese sliders ($16), with thin slices of Spam seared crisp served on Hawaiian buns with pineapple-jalapeno chutney, are a flavor bomb. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Chick-fil-A Nuggets, which can be ordered fried or grilled, as well as the Chick-n-Strips and Chicken Biscuits, are also all lettuce-free. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026