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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What separates proper shime parfait from an ordinary sundae is its multitude of ingredients and the sculptural complexity of its presentation. Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Drapes transform the walls into sculptural elements, making the venue intimate and unique. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 Spring’s runways were filled with goddess-worthy draping and crisp, sculptural shapes, and our edit has plenty of both looks. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026 Look for a darker element, such as a dark wooden table or a sculptural black accent piece. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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