Word
sculpted
Phoneticssculpt·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskəɫptɪd/
UK/skˈʌlptɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The athlete has a sculpted physique from years of training.”
“The garden features sculpted hedges that have been trimmed into perfect geometric shapes over many decades.”
“The coastline is famous for its sculpted cliffs, which have been carved into dramatic arches and pillars by centuries of relentless Atlantic storms.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Foam can also be sculpted into shapes, like the “cat escaping from cup of coffee” design you may have seen on the Internet.” “But even the most finely sculpted phrases – and there were plenty – couldn’t make up for the lack of larger-scale architecture or a clearer sense of overall musical direction.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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