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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Towering Madagascar palms and colorful blooms line the path to the entrance, while sculptural clusters of Blue Glow Agave and Barrel Cactus create striking focal points nearby. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 For the Fall/Winter 2025 presentation, Pugh wore a sheer, hooded dress complete with a sculptural corset and delivered a powerful monologue against a soundtrack of live cellists, as reported by Vogue. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Steel eagle heads and sculptural pineapples can be spotted on different levels, as well as replicas of Chrysler’s 1929 radiator hub caps — a tribute to innovation as well as a direct reference to the building’s original owner. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

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