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sculpturally

sculpturally

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In a way that looks like a sculpture
  • adverb
  • /ˈskʌlp.tʃər.ə.li/
: escultóricamente
  • When viewed from the side, the installation appears sculpturally dynamic, showcasing its intricate layers.
  • thinking sculpturally

Examples

  • The building was crafted sculpturally, with shapes and structures that echoed classical statues.

  • The mask must use only the face for its "theme," needs to be close to natural size in order to be worn, and cannot be fully realized sculpturally in three dimensions.

    Academic text (2003)

  • It was decided that we had no other choice but to use the work sculpturally and mash all the work created into a corner of the space.

    Blog text (24)

  • The artist designed the garden sculpturally, using smooth curves and flowing lines to mimic natural forms.

Surface Forms

sculpturally positive

Morphology

sculpturally = sculptural (transparent) = sculpture + al + ly

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'sculptural' by adding '-ly', which preserves the predictable meaning.

Etymology

The word sculpturally comes from the root sculpt, which means 'to carve', like when a sculptor shapes stone or wood into a statue. So when something is done sculpturally, it is made or arranged 'like a sculpture' — with clear shapes and a strong, solid look.