sculptured

American

[skuhlp-cherd] / ˈskʌlp tʃərd /

adjective

having a surface or shape molded, marked, carved, indented, etc., by or as if by sculpture.

sculptured leather belts.

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Etymology

Origin of sculptured

First recorded in 1700–10; sculpture + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including pastel suits which featured in rock band Duran Duran's music video Rio.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Natalie Tanner was one of the first people to move into the development, and said she was promised sculptured gardens, which are yet to materialise.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

Meet an Australian supermodel for the ages: six feet tall with a sculptured visage, endless legs and piercing orange eyes.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Later, a sculptured hourglass bodice descended into a segmented skirt that swept the floor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

I looked down at them with a sense of detachment, as though they were hands somebody had sculptured and put on exhibition somewhere.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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