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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When grown indoors, a rubber tree is a towering, sculptural plant that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Erivo also favored a sculptural look at the 2025 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on Sunday. Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 But the new crop of Hollywood suits was less about embodying traditional tailoring, and more about favoring sculptural silhouettes with a twist. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Include sculptural elements Remember the famous optical illusion Rubin’s vase? The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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