chiselled
Britishadjective
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carved or formed with or as if with a chisel
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clear-cut
finely chiselled features
Example Sentences
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But Marvin's confident it's helping him achieve the appearance he desires - a hollow-cheeked, chiselled profile with sharp, pointed eyes and strong jawline.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
He was the "full package," Mr Tracey added, "including the chiselled good looks".
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
India's 'Prince' may have chiselled, film star-like good looks, but he will be prepared to fight if the crown slips.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025
The caption said crews "carefully chiselled" out the cornered kitty and that it was now "safe and sound".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024
The ruins themselves weren’t that impressive: a few stone walls, a weed-choked central courtyard, a dead-end stairwell chiselled into the rock.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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