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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Lately, our team has been playing with kenzens (flower frogs) to create sculptural floral moments in vessels that may not typically be able to be used for flowers. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France. Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026 Come morning, make a beeline for pastries by renowned chef Cédric Grolet–from cake-sized cinnamon rolls to sculptural waffle flowers and fresh-out-the-oven viennoiseries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 The iconic Delano returns with a sweeping reinvention that preserves art deco details such as terrazzo floors and sculptural columns. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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