shredded
- 01 B1 Intermediate
cut or torn into many long, thin pieces.
reduced to narrow strips or small fragments, typically by mechanical means.
Simple“Add some shredded cheese to the top of the pasta before serving.”
In context“The office manager insisted that all sensitive documents be shredded before they were placed in the recycling bin.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
having very strong, clear muscles and very little body fat.
exhibiting extreme muscular definition and minimal subcutaneous fat.
Simple“He spent all summer at the gym and now he looks totally shredded.”
In context“The bodybuilder arrived at the competition looking shredded, with every muscle group clearly visible under the stage lights.”
UsageCommonly used in fitness and bodybuilding contexts to describe a peak physical state.
“My nerves were shredded by the time we arrived in Chicago.”