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

Examples of sculptural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So, with that said, check this wonderful 36 mm art watch out: A retro-grade time scale is indicated by two butterflies amid a sculptural field of flowers. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024 The artist was collecting material for a sonic and sculptural installation that will be presented in the Nigeria Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptural 

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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 3 May. 2024.

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