Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪzə͡ld] (IPA) 
Chiselled is the British English spelling of the word chiseled. It is derived from the root word "chisel" which means a cutting tool used to shape or carve hard materials. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as / tʃɪzəld / which means the first syllable is pronounced as "chiz" with a sound similar to "ch" as in "cherry", the second syllable is pronounced as "əld" with a neutral or weak vowel sound.
Chiselled is an adjective that typically describes the appearance or physical characteristics of something or someone. The word derives from the verb "chisel," which refers to the act of carving, sculpting, or shaping material using a chisel, a sharp hand tool.
When applied to a person's physique or body, someone who is described as chiselled is said to have well-defined or highly sculpted muscles and a lean, defined physical shape. This term is often associated with a prominent musculature that seems to have been finely carved, resembling the precision and detail of a carefully chiselled sculpture.
In a broader sense, chiselled can also be used to describe other objects or aspects with a similar level of precision, clarity, or sharpness. For instance, one might describe a chiselled jawline or features that are sharply defined and angular. Similarly, a chiselled piece of artwork may refer to a sculpture or carving that was meticulously crafted and exhibits incredibly fine details.
Overall, the term chiselled is commonly used to emphasize the physical or visual qualities characterized by distinct, well-defined sharpness and precision, often associated with sculpted or highly refined forms.
The word "chiselled" is derived from the verb "chisel", which originally came from the Old French word "ciseler". This Old French term was derived from the Late Latin word "cisellum" or "cisilia", meaning "chisel". In turn, "cisellum" has its origins in the classical Latin word "caesus", which means "cut" or "carved". The word has maintained its original sense of referring to the action of carving or shaping with a chisel. However, in modern usage, "chiselled" has also taken on the metaphorical meaning of having well-defined, sculpted features - particularly in relation to someone's facial or physical appearance.
