chiseled

adjective

chis·​eled ˈchi-zᵊld How to pronounce chiseled (audio)
variants or chiselled
: formed or crafted as if with a chisel
chiseled good looks
a chiseled essay
a chiseled physique

Examples of chiseled in a Sentence

He has the chiseled body of an athlete.
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In other works, a ceiling crafted with chiseled liquid metal fashions a galaxy over a bar setting, while her plaster bas relief for designer Lisa Perry’s Onna House, a 1960s East Hampton home that showcases the work of female artists, infuses a sense of monochrome calm. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Corenswet is perfect as a younger, less chiseled, less stern version of Superman. Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Possessing a round and pleasant face, Kinnear does not, at first glance, seem the obvious next initiate into a society that favors the more chiseled mien. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Continue reading… ‘SIX-PACK’ SURGERY – More men are turning to a special surgical procedure to give them the look of chiseled abs. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chiseled 

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiseled was in 1781

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“Chiseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiseled. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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