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SCULPTURAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling sculpture

Example:

the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies

Synonyms:

modeled; sculptural; sculptured; sculpturesque

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

shapely (having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape)

Derivation:

sculpture (a three-dimensional work of plastic art)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or consisting of sculpture

Example:

sculptural embellishments

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

sculpture (a three-dimensional work of plastic art)

Derivation:

sculpture (a three-dimensional work of plastic art)

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