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

Examples of sculptural in a Sentence

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Dress down the sculptural denim with trendy outerwear like a funnel-neck jacket or half-zip. — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026 The Polo Blaze continues this tradition, but with a softer, more sculptural approach to the familiar codes of the stable. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Many of these structures are beautiful and challenging, both as sculptural artifacts and as theological propositions. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Rounding out the composition is a selection of vintage rattan pieces and sculptural creations by Pretziada, a creative design practice based in Sardinia, and its artisans. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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