grilling

/ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Very hot and uncomfortable, like the heat from a grill.
    • The desert heat was grilling, even in the early morning.
    • The grilling sun made everyone seek shade.
    • We worked under grilling temperatures all afternoon.
  2. Intensely questioning or challenging.
    • She gave him a grilling look that made him nervous.
    • The grilling interview lasted over two hours.
    • The committee's grilling questions caught the witness off guard.
noun
  1. The act of cooking food on a grill over direct heat.
    • Grilling is a popular summer activity for many families.
    • The smell of grilling filled the neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
    • He prefers grilling over frying because it's healthier.
  2. A severe questioning or interrogation.
    • The journalist gave the politician a tough grilling about the new policy.
    • The suspect faced a grilling from the detectives for hours.
    • After the presentation, the team got a grilling from the investors.