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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Clothes that defy convention — of gender, of context, even of gravity — interpreting sculptural and oversized forms. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025 Jacobsen is a French American designer who often uses glass as her medium, crafting it into objects simultaneously sculptural and practical, bridging the gap between elegance and whimsy. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025 Bugatti’s signature Bleu Royal Carbon hue can be found throughout, while the dining area features automotive-grade carbon fiber chairs that pay sculptural homage to Carlo Bugatti’s 1902 Cobra Chair. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 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, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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