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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Pinecone cactus is a lovely container plant, a succulent with a sculptural form and tiny spines that stays under a foot tall. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 The Uerzell is a refined slip-on mule with clean, sculptural lines and a visible cork midsole. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 Pearl loves pairing a round table with a single, centered fixture, while a rectangular table lends itself to different shapes and sculptural fixtures. Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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