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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Soft, sculptural forms and signature curves define the couture created since the ’80s. Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 For example, the kitchen, with double-height ceilings, sculptural bow trusses, and exposed wood beams, was designed for ultimate entertaining with two large kitchen islands, a food-preparation area, two dishwashers, barstools, and a TV that pops out of a mahogany cabinet. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 Its standout piece was a curvilinear alabaster bed that embodied the duo’s appetite for breezy sexiness and sculptural heft. Osman Can Yerebakan, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025 Put a tall dragon tree in an oversized planter on the floor silhouetted against a blank wall to show off its bold, sculptural form. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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