chiseled
Americanadjective
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cut, shaped, etc., with a chisel.
chiseled stone.
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sharply or clearly shaped; clear-cut.
She has finely chiseled features.
Other Word Forms
- unchiseled adjective
- unchiselled adjective
Etymology
Origin of chiseled
Example Sentences
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Larry’s the pragmatic choice, but Luke is the romantic one, down to his handsome, chiseled features right out of a supermarket paperback.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025
Redford’s most memorable roles were arguably those that exploited the juxtaposition of the actor’s chiseled, class-president good looks and his ability to conjure up a scarred and hostile psyche.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
If you’ve been there, then you know that the stark and hallowed message of that memorial is “Freedom Is Not Free,” words chiseled in stone.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025
With his dark eyes and chiseled cheekbones, he was slotted into mostly boring love-interest roles.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
Beyond was dense forest of pine and spruce, and the mountain like a black wall, but the steps were there, chiseled deep into the rock, ascending into the sky.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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