chiselled
gb/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/ us/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
B2
Englanti
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
B2
property
1
with sharply defined muscles
having strong, clear lines in the face or body
Käyttömalli:
chiselled [abs/jawline/features/physique]
Tyypillinen virhe:
In American English the usual spelling is chiseled.
Synonyymit
sculpted (Suggests an artist-like, carefully shaped look.)
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well-defined (More neutral and less vivid than chiselled.)
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cut (More informal; common in fitness contexts.)
Antonyymit
flabby (Lacking firmness and definition.)
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soft (Not sharply defined in shape.)
Kollokaatiot
chiselled jawline
|chiselled abs
|chiselled physique
|chiselled features
|chiselled cheekbones
|chiselled body
|chiselled muscles
|a chiselled face
|chiselled torso
|chiselled arms
Teemat
body_and_health
|appearance
|fitness
Esimerkit
- The actor arrived with a chiselled jawline and broad shoulders.
- After months of training, she had chiselled abs.
- His chiselled features made him look older than he was.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He has a chiselled face.
- She wants chiselled arms.
adjective
B2
state
2
carved with a chisel
cut or carved using a chisel
Käyttömalli:
chiselled [stone/wood/lettering/details] (into/on [something])
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes spell it *chiseled*; that spelling is standard in American English.
Synonyymit
carved (More general; does not specify the tool.)
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engraved (Often implies cutting lines or letters, especially on metal or stone.)
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etched (Often implies using acid or a different technique, not a chisel.)
Antonyymit
uncarved (Not cut into a shape or design.)
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unworked (Left in its natural or rough state.)
Kollokaatiot
chiselled stone
|chiselled marble
|chiselled lettering
|chiselled inscription
|chiselled edge
|chiselled detail
|chiselled statue
|chiselled design
Teemat
materials
|craft
|art_and_design
Esimerkit
- An inscription was chiselled into the granite.
- The doorway was framed by chiselled stone blocks.
- They restored the faded, chiselled lettering on the monument.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The name was chiselled in stone.
Verbi
B2
action
3
cut or shape using a chisel
used a chisel to cut or shape something
Käyttömalli:
[someone] chiselled [something] (out of/from [material]); [someone] chiselled [material] away/off
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse chiselled (tool) with whittled (usually a knife and wood).
Synonyymit
carved (Less specific about the tool and method.)
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chipped (Emphasizes removing small pieces, sometimes roughly.)
Antonyymit
build (Opposite process: adding material rather than removing it.)
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mend (Focuses on repairing rather than cutting away.)
Kollokaatiot
chiselled away
|chiselled off
|chiselled out
|chiselled into shape
|chiselled a figure
|chiselled the stone
|chiselled the mortar
|chiselled an opening
|chiselled a channel
|chiselled a notch
Teemat
craft
|tools
|home_improvement
Esimerkit
- He chiselled a groove along the edge of the slab.
- They chiselled away the old plaster to expose the brickwork.
- She chiselled the figure out of a block of soapstone.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He chiselled the rock.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
precise and sharply crafted
very carefully made; precise
Käyttömalli:
chiselled [prose/style/phrasing/performance]
Tyypillinen virhe:
This figurative meaning is mainly used about style (writing, speech, performance), not about ordinary objects.
Synonyymit
polished (Emphasizes refinement and finishing touches.)
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crafted (Emphasizes skill and intention more generally.)
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crisp (Emphasizes clarity and sharpness, often shorter and less formal.)
Antonyymit
sloppy (Lacking care and precision.)
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rambling (Not tightly controlled or clearly shaped.)
Kollokaatiot
chiselled prose
|chiselled style
|chiselled phrasing
|chiselled performance
|chiselled delivery
|chiselled arguments
Teemat
language
|art_and_design
|writing
Esimerkit
- Her chiselled prose leaves no room for sentimentality.
- The review praised the director’s chiselled, minimalist style.
- He spoke in short, chiselled sentences.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The writing is chiselled and clear.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
chiselled
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
US/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
Tavut ja painotus
chis - elled (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (chis)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: chiselled
Sanaperhe
Core family
chisel
noun B1
Related words
chiseled
adjective
chiseller
noun
Ilmaukset
as if chiselled from stone
1/ˈæz ˈɪf t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld fɹˈʌm stˈoʊn/
idiom
extremely well-defined appearance
looks extremely strong or perfectly shaped
Esimerkit
- In the photos, he looks as if chiselled from stone.
- She stood under the spotlight, as if chiselled from stone.
chiselled out of/from [material]
1/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld ˈaʊt əffɹəm mətˈɪɹiəl/
fixed phrase
made by carving from material
made by carving it from stone or wood
Esimerkit
- The statue was chiselled out of a single block of marble.
- A tiny bird was chiselled from driftwood and painted by hand.
not chiselled in stone
1/nˈɑt t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld ˈɪn stˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
not fixed; can change
it can still change
Esimerkit
- The schedule isn’t chiselled in stone, so we can move things around.
- These numbers are not chiselled in stone; they’re just early estimates.