Synonyms

chiseled

American

[chiz-uhld] / ˈtʃɪz əld /

especially British, chiselled

adjective

cut, shaped, etc., with a chisel.

chiseled stone.
sharply or clearly shaped; clear-cut.

She has finely chiseled features.

Other Word Forms

unchiseled adjective
unchiselled adjective

Etymology

Origin of chiseled

First recorded in 1730–40; chisel + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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It is an artifact set in concrete, chiseled away to reveal a replica of the Flatiron Building in New York City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Farther down the Strip, I chatted with a convincing Captain America, whose chiseled jawline and sandy blond hair were betrayed only by his height, about 5-foot-10.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 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

Then I chiseled out a billion little chunks between the holes.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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