Word
grilled
US/ˈɡɹɪɫd/
UK/ɡɹˈɪld/
Definitions
01cooked on a grill
B1 · Intermediate Cooking
adj. cooked on a metal frame over a fire or very high heat.
adj. prepared by cooking on a grill or griddle over direct heat.
“We had grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner last night.”
“The chef recommended the grilled sea bass, which was served with a light lemon butter sauce and seasonal greens.”
Synonyms
02questioned intensely
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
v. asked many difficult questions for a long time to find the truth.
v. subjected to intense, persistent, and often aggressive questioning.
“The boss grilled him for an hour about why the project was late.”
“The defence attorney grilled the witness for several hours, hoping to find a single inconsistency in her testimony.”
Synonyms
03fitted with a metal screen
C2 · Proficiency Technical
adj. having a metal frame or screen over it for protection.
adj. fitted or covered with a grille or protective metal grating.
“The old bank had grilled windows to prevent anyone from breaking in.”
“The architect specified grilled partitions for the ventilation shafts to ensure safety without obstructing the airflow.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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