chiselled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtʃɪzəld/
KK: /ˈtʃɪzəld/
adjective
Definition
Having very clear and strong features, especially in the face, that make them look well-defined and attractive.
Example
The actor had a chiselled jawline that made him stand out in the film.
Conversation
Did you see that new actor in the movie last night?
Yeah, he has such a chiselled jawline!
I know, right? It really adds to his charm.
Totally! It makes him look even more impressive on screen.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
defined
sculpted
sharp
Antonyms
blunt
soft
round
verb
Definition
To shape or carve something, usually stone or wood, using a tool called a chisel.
Example
The artist chiselled a beautiful statue from marble.
Tense Forms
Past: chiselled
Past Participle: chiselled
Conversation
Did you see the statue they chiselled in the park?
Yeah, it's amazing how detailed it is!
I wonder how long it took them to chisel it out of the stone.
Root Explanation
Chiselled → It is formed from 'chisel' (from Old English 'cesel', meaning a tool for cutting) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating past tense or completed action). The word 'chiselled' means shaped or carved using a chisel.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'chisel' as a tool that 'cuts' or 'shapes' material, and when something is 'chiselled', it has been shaped or carved with that tool.
Visually Confused Words
unchiselled
chilled
unchiseled
cisele
chield
celled