Meaning & Definition of word "Chiseled"

Chiseled

/ˈʧɪzəld/

1. past tense of chisel; to shape or carve something using a chisel.
- Example: The artist chiseled the statue from a single block of marble.
2. to cheat or swindle.
- Example: He felt that he had been chiseled in the deal they made.

1. having clear and distinct lines or features; well-defined or sculpted in appearance.
- Example: The actor's chiseled jawline made him stand out in the film.
2. strongly defined, especially regarding physical fitness or muscularity.
- Example: She admired his chiseled physique after months of rigorous training.

From the word 'chisel', referring to shaping stone or wood.

chiseled features:

distinguished or sharply defined facial traits

chiseled physique:

a well-defined, muscular body form

sculpt:

to carve or shape (a material) into a desired form

define:

to describe the nature or scope of something

refine:

to improve or perfect by removing imperfections

Meaning: to be very fit or muscular

Example Sentence: After hitting the gym every day, he got totally chiseled.

Meaning: good-looking or attractive in a rugged way

Example Sentence: That actor is so chiseled; he has a jawline that could cut glass.