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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Combining modern design with traditional Chinese motifs, the restaurant’s dark wood screens, moody lighting and stunning sculptural installation create a refined ambiance. Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 His first bag, Le Sac Rond, launched in 2017, previewed the sculptural minimalism that would become a hallmark. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025 Wow with Feature Lighting Lighting fixtures in rich reddish-brown glass can act as sculptural focal points. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 The jacket featured a sculptural cape that curved like a crown around her sky high afro before wrapping around her left shoulder and turning into a floor-grazing cape with a train. Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 May 2025 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 18 May. 2025.

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