Torquemadan /tɔɹkəˈmɑːdən/ adjective1 •Of or pertaining to Tomás de Torquemada (1420–1498), prominent leader of the Spanish Inquisition.For the crime of asserting their rights, for daring to question the status quo, they find themselves subjected to days of almost Torquemadan torture. — 2004 formsmore Torquemadan · most Torquemadan