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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An exhibition kitchen and a lively bar anchor the dining room, with sculptural lighting, natural textures and a convivial hum that makes every table feel like the best seat in the house. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Think red flats, oversized scarves, and sculptural jewelry. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 Minimal yet visually interesting, the sculptural legs are a statement, but still allow for eight to gather comfortably. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025 The show features five sculptural artworks by Hugh Hayden, Daniela Gomez Paz, Ryan Preciado, Sarah Rosalena and Barbara Sanchez-Kane. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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