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sculpted

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskəɫptɪd// UK //skˈʌlptɪd// sculpt·ed

adj. having a very clear, strong, and attractive shape. You use this to describe things like a person's muscles or a beautiful piece of art.

adj. possessing a well-defined, firm, or aesthetically pleasing shape, often resembling a work of art. Frequently describes physical features or landscape elements.


SIMPLE

The athlete has a sculpted physique from years of training.

CONTEXTUAL

The garden features sculpted hedges that have been trimmed into perfect geometric shapes over many decades.

COMPLEX

The coastline is famous for its sculpted cliffs, which have been carved into dramatic arches and pillars by centuries of relentless Atlantic storms.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.

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