Definition

Relating to or suitable for statues, often used to describe art or decoration that involves sculptures.

Example

The museum's collection includes a variety of statuary from ancient civilizations.

Conversation

Have you seen that new park downtown with all the sculptures?

Yeah, I passed by it yesterday; the statuary is really impressive.

I love how they incorporate art into public spaces.

Me too! It makes the whole area feel more vibrant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The art or practice of creating sculptures, especially statues, or a collection of such sculptures.

Example

The museum has a beautiful display of statuary from ancient Greece.

Conversation

Have you seen the new statuary in the park?

Yeah, it's really impressive!

I love how each piece tells a different story in the statuary.

Root Explanation

Statuary → It is formed from "status" (from Latin *status*, meaning state or condition) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning relating to or connected with). The word "statuary" refers to things related to the state or condition of statues, particularly in the context of sculpture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'status' as the state of being, and remember that 'statuary' relates to the condition of statues and sculpture.

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