sculptural

adjective

sculp·​tur·​al ˈskəlp-chə-rəl How to pronounce sculptural (audio)
ˈskəlp-shrəl
1
: of or relating to sculpture
2
: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque
sculpturally adverb

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It’s handcrafted in Japan with sculptural titanium arms and a featherweight feel. Dan Michel, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025 The show features five sculptural artworks by Hugh Hayden, Daniela Gomez Paz, Ryan Preciado, Sarah Rosalena and Barbara Sanchez-Kane. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 For a dressier look, opt for wide-leg linen pants, a breezy, see-through silk top, and sculptural gold jewelry to add extra pop and match the metallic shade of your shoes. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025 Jenny Bird is known for its stunning sculptural jewelry pieces, and this silver statement ring is no exception. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculptural

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculptural was in 1796

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“Sculptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptural. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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