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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The space, which will be placed in pavilions 13, 14 and 15 and combines neoclassical sculptural elements with conscious living, was conceived to redefine the concept of interior design and intertwine multisensory experiences that evoke harmony, cultural elegance and timeless charm. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025 In some cases, the surfaces even appear to undulate, thanks to the inclusion of beeswax, which lent his oil paint a sculptural quality. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Feb. 2025 The skirt featured a sculptural element around the waist, dipping low on one side and spilling into a mermaid silhouette and short train. Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The pillars were intended as sculptural and geometric forms in their own right rather than as supports for the display of art. Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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