Synonyms

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.

Other Word Forms

nonsculptured adjective
unsculptured adjective

Etymology

Origin of sculptured

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

Example Sentences

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His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.

From BBC

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

Her award-winning face, statuesque figure and sculptured features made her blend in with the younger cohort onstage.

From Seattle Times

Coming upon the sculptured, skeletal, bemused-looking goat in 1952’s “La Chèvre,” around the corner, may lead you to hope that wisdom sometimes comes with age.

From New York Times

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

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