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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And while there’s something almost sculptural about the mounds that have formed around these cars, something has to give eventually. Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2026 Its sculptural presence, its ceremonial posture, its architectural arms became inseparable from its myth. Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026 From there, a sculptural curved staircase pulls your eye upward through the home, a sinuous piece of modern art threaded through all four levels. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026 Try sculptural wedges as an equally glamorous alternative. Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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