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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But Johnson has been historically vocal about the hard work required to build — and maintain — his large, chiseled frame. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The haircut uncovers his face, chiseled and boyish, like a young Michael Jackson. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025 The chiseled, athletic Chicago native looked the part at 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, and evolved into a role the Gators needed. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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