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sculptural

/ˈskʌlp.tʃər.əl/
sculp · tur · al
Adverb:sculpturally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of sculpture as an art form.

Example

"The museum's new wing is dedicated entirely to modern sculptural installations made from recycled metal."

2

Having the striking, well-defined, or finely modeled three-dimensional form of a statue.

Example

"The fashion designer is famous for creating gowns with bold, sculptural silhouettes."

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• Nearby Words

sculpt
sculptor
sculptress
sculptural
sculpture
scum
scumbag

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'sculpture' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'sculptura' (a carving), from 'sculpere' (to carve or engrave).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sculptural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sculptural
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