sculptured

[ skuhlp-cherd ]

/ ˈskʌlp tʃərd /

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adjective

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

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Origin of sculptured

First recorded in 1700–10; sculpture + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM sculptured

non·sculp·tured, adjectiveun·sculp·tured, adjective

Words nearby sculptured

sculpt, sculptor, Sculptor's Tool, sculptress, sculpture, sculptured, sculpturesque, scum, scumbag, scumble, scumboard

How to use sculptured in a sentence

Over the archway are two sculptured figures in red terra-cotta, representing "Flora" and "Pomona."
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
The whole of the carving and sculptured work has been executed by Mr. John Roddis.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Many of these pipes are sculptured from the most obdurate stones and display great delicacy of workmanship.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Its glory is centered chiefly in its west front, with deep buttresses and many sculptured images of kings and saints.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy

In the Museum by the gates are deposited sculptured stones, vases, etc., discovered hereabouts.
The Towns of Roman Britain|James Oliver Bevan