# sculpted

/ˈskəɫptɪd/ (US) · /skˈʌlptɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sculpted
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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