biomorphic

adjective

bio·​mor·​phic ˌbī-ō-ˈmȯr-fik 

: resembling or suggesting the forms of living organisms

biomorphic sculptures

biomorphic images

Examples of biomorphic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The era of the boxy, clean silhouette is giving way to voluptuous, biomorphic, curved pieces that aren't afraid of a little embellishment. —Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026

The five pieces offer, in turn, biomorphic hints of de Kooning, the ragged shapes of Clyfford Still, the bold geometries of Ellsworth Kelly, the paint smears of Gerhard Richter, and something that looks like toothpaste squeezed onto an orange peel. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

The derby-style upper structure, combined with biomorphic elements that enhance flexibility and fit, allows the leather’s natural characteristics and aging process to shine. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025

Allen, whose polished, rounded surfaces and biomorphic shapes evoke the work of Constantin Brançusi, was not the first artist chosen for this year’s honor. —News Desk, Artforum, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomorphic

• dimorphic
• dysmorphic
• anthropomorphic
• homeomorphic
• automorphic
• geomorphic
• holomorphic
• homomorphic
• isomorphic
• meromorphic
• metamorphic
• monomorphic