grilled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɡrɪld/
KK: /grɪld/
adjective
Definition
Cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, giving it a smoky flavor and charred texture.
Example
The grilled chicken was juicy and full of flavor.
Conversation
Have you seen the new car model with the grilled front design?
Yeah, it looks really sleek and modern!
I love how the grilled feature makes it stand out on the road.
Definitely! It gives the car a unique personality.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
barred
screened
grated
Antonyms
open
clear
uncovered
verb
Definition
To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue.
Example
We grilled some vegetables and chicken for dinner.
Tense Forms
Past: grilled
Past Participle: grilled
Conversation
Did you taste the burgers I grilled last weekend?
Yes, they were amazing!
I’m glad you liked them; I grilled them with some special spices.
Root Explanation
Grilled → The word 'grilled' comes from the Old French 'griller', meaning to cook on a grill or over a fire. It refers to the method of cooking food by placing it on a grill, allowing it to be cooked by direct heat.
Memory Tip
Imagine cooking food over a fire on a grill — that's what 'grilled' means, coming from the Old French word for this cooking method.
Visually Confused Words
gilled
ungrilled
frilled
grizzled