Chiselled: meaning, definitions and examples

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chiselled

 

[ หˆtสƒษชs.eld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Chiselled refers to a strong, well-defined shape, especially in terms of facial features. It often describes a person with sharp, clean lines or a sculpted appearance, typically associated with attractiveness and fitness.

Synonyms

defined, sculpted, sharp

Examples of usage

  • He had a chiselled jawline that made him look like a model.
  • The statue was praised for its chiselled features and attention to detail.
  • Her chiselled cheekbones were a striking aspect of her beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiselled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esculpido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช meiรŸelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihiasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั–ั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyrzeลบbiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝซๅˆปใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sculptรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esculpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytesanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vydlabanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izklesan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggvinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esculpido

Word origin

The term 'chiselled' comes from the verb 'chisel,' which has its roots in the late Middle English word 'chisel' derived from the Old French 'cisel' meaning 'to cut'. The original concept involved the use of tools to carve or shape materials, particularly stone or wood. The metaphorical application to describe a person's features emerged as societal standards of beauty evolved, connecting artistry in sculpture to human aesthetics. By the 19th century, 'chiselled' was commonly used in English literature to portray individuals with well-defined facial features, akin to a finely crafted sculpture. This aesthetic appreciation correlates with cultural ideals of masculinity and fitness, framing the term within the realms of both art and human form.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,718, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.