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

Examples of sculptural in a Sentence

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Hairstylist Andy Lecompte gave Hayek a sculptural updo with the front softly yet dramatically side-swept, allowing her gray streaks to be center-stage. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026 The signature spiral silhouette for the ring captures the idea of infinite motion within a sculptural form. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 These pieces are accompanied by larger sculptural works produced in Theaster Gates's studio and integrated into the installation. Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculptural

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 Apr. 2026.

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