sculptured
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a shape or form that resembles or is characteristic of sculpture: This describes something that appears as if it were carved, molded, or shaped by a sculptor, often implying strong, clear, and artistic three-dimensional form.
- Shaped or formed by or as if by carving or molding: This refers to something that has been given a specific, often artistic, shape through a sculpting process.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The model had sharp, sculptured cheekbones that looked like they were carved from marble.
- The sculptured details on the cathedral's facade were incredibly intricate.
- He admired the sculptured landscape, shaped by centuries of wind and water.
Advanced Usage
"sculptured look": A style or appearance characterized by clean, defined lines and forms, often used in fashion, makeup, or art.
- The makeup artist gave her a sculptured look with dramatic contouring.
Used metaphorically: To describe something non-physical that is shaped with great care and precision.
- The author's sculptured prose was a joy to read.
Variants and Related Words
Sculptural (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling sculpture.
- The building's sculptural quality made it a landmark.
Sculpturesque (adj): Suggestive of sculpture, especially in having well-defined, statuesque form.
- The dancer's poses were sculpturesque.
Sculpt (verb): To create or represent by shaping a material like stone or clay.
- Sculptor (noun): An artist who creates sculptures.
Synonyms
- Carved: Cut into a shape.
- Modeled: Formed or shaped in a plastic material.
- Chiseled: Shaped with a chisel; often used for sharply defined facial features.
- Graven: Carved or sculpted (archaic or formal).
Related Phrases
- Sculptured in stone/wood/etc.: Emphasizing the material from which something is carved.
- The altar was sculptured in the finest oak.
Related Idioms
- Sculptured from/out of [material]: Often used figuratively to describe someone or something as if made from a particular substance.
- He looked like a hero sculptured from bronze.
Adjective
- resembling sculpture
- her finely modeled features
- rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
- the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
- cut into a desired shape
- graven images
- sculptured representations