chiseled

1 of 2

adjective

chis·​eled ˈchi-zᵊld 

variants or chiselled

: formed or crafted as if with a chisel

chiseled good looks

a chiseled essay

a chiseled physique

chiseled

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of chisel entry 2

Examples of chiseled in a Sentence

Adjective

He has the chiseled body of an athlete.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In Faintly’s hands, Margolin’s hallucinatory lyrics emerge as sleek, chiseled and lyrical as a Brancusi sculpture. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1781, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chiseled

• drizzled
• fizzled
• grizzled
• sizzled