sculptural

adjective

sculp·​tur·​al ˈskəlp-chə-rəl 

ˈskəlp-shrəl

1

: of or relating to sculpture

2

: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque

sculpturally adverb

Examples of sculptural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The push-to-open doors reveal an olive green interior equipped with two pivot drawers and seven shelves that make clever use of the cabinet's sculptural contours. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Mellon finishes off the sweet shift with sculptural earrings and a pair of blackout shades. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

That means stained glass, visible metalwork, sculptural shades and colored or textured glass. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Most striking is the island, whose sculptural marble departs from a simple rectangle with a dramatic, faceted cutaway. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1