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Chiseled vs Shredded - What's the difference?

chiseled | shredded |

As verbs the difference between chiseled and shredded

is that chiseled is (us) (chisel) while shredded is (shred).

As adjectives the difference between chiseled and shredded

is that chiseled is (us|of a face) having strongly defined facial features while shredded is cut or torn into narrow pieces.

chiseled

English

Alternative forms

* (UK) chiselled

Verb

(head)
  • (US) (chisel)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (US, of a face) Having strongly defined facial features.
    • is renowned for his chiseled good looks.
  • (of a physique) Having well-developed muscles with minimal bodyfat.
  • * 2008 , Nate Green, Built for Show , page 4
    • you want the wide shoulders and chiseled torso that women don't just notice, they occasionally grab.

    shredded

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (shred)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • cut or torn into narrow pieces
  • (bodybuilding): Having extreme muscular definition.