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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The British actor plays the lead role of Cash (all the characters have names like that), whose macho bona fides are established in the opening sequence in which he’s shown doing shirtless pull-ups and push-ups, his chiseled musculature clearly earned the hard way.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
Deebo Samuel with his chiseled frame and ability to rack up yards after the catch.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2024
Arthur remains hot and chiseled, but his life is different.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
Idina Menzel compares Taye Diggs to the male leads of Frozen
During a November 2013 interview with On Demand Entertainment to promote Frozen, Menzel compared Diggs to the movie's two male leads — Hans, the chiseled, handsome prince, and Kristoff, the more rugged-looking nice guy.
—Hollee Actman Becker, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
San Diego State senior who blossomed late in season expanding his game and role after NCAA Tournament title-game run
When asked to pinpoint the best strategy when facing off against chiseled 6-9 and 240-pound Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State hoops teammate Reese Waters grinned.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
The chiseled, angular face staring back at them was all too familiar; the name erased any lingering doubt: Julian Richard Sands.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
Hug the brush right under your cheekbones for a nice chiseled look like Biebers and swirl it over your forehead and down your nose where the sun would naturally hit.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 24 July 2023
Arms chiseled, Afro perfectly coiffed, his signature muttonchops sculpted in an intricate pattern.
—Gerrick Kennedy, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
Deebo Samuel with his chiseled frame and ability to rack up yards after the catch.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2024
Arthur remains hot and chiseled, but his life is different.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
Idina Menzel compares Taye Diggs to the male leads of Frozen
During a November 2013 interview with On Demand Entertainment to promote Frozen, Menzel compared Diggs to the movie's two male leads — Hans, the chiseled, handsome prince, and Kristoff, the more rugged-looking nice guy.
—Hollee Actman Becker, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
San Diego State senior who blossomed late in season expanding his game and role after NCAA Tournament title-game run
When asked to pinpoint the best strategy when facing off against chiseled 6-9 and 240-pound Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State hoops teammate Reese Waters grinned.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
The chiseled, angular face staring back at them was all too familiar; the name erased any lingering doubt: Julian Richard Sands.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
Hug the brush right under your cheekbones for a nice chiseled look like Biebers and swirl it over your forehead and down your nose where the sun would naturally hit.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 24 July 2023
Arms chiseled, Afro perfectly coiffed, his signature muttonchops sculpted in an intricate pattern.
—Gerrick Kennedy, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
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“Chiseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiseled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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