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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 del Toro’s eyes, the Creature (Jacob Elordi) is a godlike figure with superhuman strength and endurance and a chiseled physique that literally repels bullets off of his rock-hard abs. Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025 In recent years, America has more aggressively embraced a chiseled aesthetic and made heroes of the supremely jacked. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025 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 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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