sculpturesque

[ skuhlp-chuh-resk ]

adjective

1. suggesting sculpture:

   the sculpturesque beauty of her face.

sculpturesque

/ ˌskʌlptʃəˈrɛsk /

adjective

1. resembling sculpture

Derived Forms

• ˌsculpturˈesquely, adverb
• ˌsculpturˈesqueness, noun

Other Words From

• sculptur·esquely adverb
• sculptur·esqueness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sculpturesque¹

First recorded in 1825–35; sculpture + -esque

Example Sentences

A high-quality cooking island can cut an impressive, sculpturesque figure in your kitchen.

From Seattle Times

It was chiefly of white velvet, whose trailing heaviness blent with purple lengths of the same lustreless and sculpturesque fabric.

From Project Gutenberg

In two narrow spaces at each side of the head, are introduced the crocus and celandine, and the snowdrop and violet, treated with a rare union of natural beauty and sculpturesque method and subordination.

From Project Gutenberg

Much has been said about the sculpturesque character of Leconte de Lisle's poems.

From Project Gutenberg

By the choice of this posture the artist was enabled to model his figure on magnificent sculpturesque lines.

From Project Gutenberg