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 bride wore a sculptural high-neck gown by designer Manuel Pertegaz that was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most expensive royal wedding dress in history. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

From a single vantage, it is easily regarded as a static group of sculptural elements. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Perhaps the most striking styles in the lineup stood on curvaceous, sculptural heels resembling slithering snakes. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

And even more monsters can be found in sculptural works such as LeRage (2017), which shows a grayscale version of the Incredible Hulk smashing his fist into the ground and sending debris flying. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1