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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Anya Taylor-Joy stepped out for the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Kyoto, Japan, wearing a white Dior mini dress with a sculptural hoop skirt and cherry blossom pattern. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions. Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Her aim was to reinvigorate Cyprus's crafts—reshaping earth red terra-cotta jugs into glazed tableware and sculptural vases, or placing Lefkara lace on linen separates and bags. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 The living area, anchored by a cream sofa and a sculptural Arco lamp by Flos, felt both elegant and inviting. Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 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 7 Apr. 2026.

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