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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Alongside her paintings and her early composite portraits on view at Heft, there is also a 2026 sculptural performance work titled Mary and the Quantum Spheres. Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Finish with sculptural accessories to make the overall look feel even more elevated. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026 At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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