chiselled
gb/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/ us/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
B2
property
1
with sharply defined muscles
having strong, clear lines in the face or body
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
chiselled [abs/jawline/features/physique]
பொதுவான தவறு:
In American English the usual spelling is chiseled.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
flabby (Lacking firmness and definition.)
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soft (Not sharply defined in shape.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
chiselled jawline
|chiselled abs
|chiselled physique
|chiselled features
|chiselled cheekbones
|chiselled body
|chiselled muscles
|a chiselled face
|chiselled torso
|chiselled arms
கருப்பொருள்கள்
body_and_health
|appearance
|fitness
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He has a chiselled face.
- She wants chiselled arms.
adjective
B2
state
2
carved with a chisel
cut or carved using a chisel
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
chiselled [stone/wood/lettering/details] (into/on [something])
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes spell it *chiseled*; that spelling is standard in American English.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
uncarved (Not cut into a shape or design.)
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unworked (Left in its natural or rough state.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
chiselled stone
|chiselled marble
|chiselled lettering
|chiselled inscription
|chiselled edge
|chiselled detail
|chiselled statue
|chiselled design
கருப்பொருள்கள்
materials
|craft
|art_and_design
உதாரணங்கள்
- An inscription was chiselled into the granite.
- The doorway was framed by chiselled stone blocks.
- They restored the faded, chiselled lettering on the monument.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The name was chiselled in stone.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
3
cut or shape using a chisel
used a chisel to cut or shape something
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] chiselled [something] (out of/from [material]); [someone] chiselled [material] away/off
பொதுவான தவறு:
Don’t confuse chiselled (tool) with whittled (usually a knife and wood).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
carved (Less specific about the tool and method.)
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chipped (Emphasizes removing small pieces, sometimes roughly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
build (Opposite process: adding material rather than removing it.)
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mend (Focuses on repairing rather than cutting away.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
craft
|tools
|home_improvement
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He chiselled the rock.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
precise and sharply crafted
very carefully made; precise
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
chiselled [prose/style/phrasing/performance]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This figurative meaning is mainly used about style (writing, speech, performance), not about ordinary objects.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sloppy (Lacking care and precision.)
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rambling (Not tightly controlled or clearly shaped.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
chiselled prose
|chiselled style
|chiselled phrasing
|chiselled performance
|chiselled delivery
|chiselled arguments
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language
|art_and_design
|writing
உதாரணங்கள்
- Her chiselled prose leaves no room for sentimentality.
- The review praised the director’s chiselled, minimalist style.
- He spoke in short, chiselled sentences.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The writing is chiselled and clear.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
chiselled
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
US/t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
chis - elled (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (chis)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: chiselled
சொல் குடும்பம்
Core family
chisel
noun B1
Related words
chiseled
adjective
chiseller
noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்
as if chiselled from stone
1/ˈæz ˈɪf t͡ʃˈɪsˈɛld fɹˈʌm stˈoʊn/
idiom
extremely well-defined appearance
looks extremely strong or perfectly shaped
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.