sculpt
2 synonyms for sculpt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use sculpt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sculpt a statue
sculpted by erosion
sculpt clay
Etymology
From French sculpter, ultimately from Latin sculpere, "to carve or cut in stone."
Full origin of sculpt →Frequently asked questions
What does “sculpt” mean?
The word “sculpt” means to shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form. In plain terms, to carve or shape something into a solid form, literally (in stone or clay) or figuratively (like a landscape shaped by erosion).
How do you pronounce “sculpt”?
“Sculpt” is pronounced skuhlpt (/skʌlpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sculpt” in a sentence?
Here is “sculpt” used in a sentence: “She spent months sculpting the marble into a lifelike figure.”
What part of speech is “sculpt”?
“Sculpt” is a verb.
Where does the word “sculpt” come from?
The word “sculpt” comes from Latin. From French sculpter, ultimately from Latin sculpere, "to carve or cut in stone.".
How many meanings does “sculpt” have?
“Sculpt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shape something, especially by carving, modelling, or casting, into a three-dimensional form.
