architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl 

-ˈtek-shrəl

1

: of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture

2

: having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure

architecturally adverb

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using a flat finish on the walls creates a soft, velvety backdrop, while semi-gloss on the trim and casings draws the eye to the room’s architectural details. —Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

The system processed Gehry's architectural legacy and reimagined it as a fluid, morphing, digital spectacle. —Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026

Ditto for the award-winning architectural duo Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini, whose studio Palomba Serafini Associati is behind the new interior concept and who will release a collection of accessories developed with the brand at the upcoming Salone del Mobile in April. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026

Don't just come for the shows; the building itself is an architectural masterpiece, hosting a lively mix of exhibitions and performances in its atrium. —Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural