1.
three-dimensional; having depth and volume
Having or appearing to have length, width, and depth. Used for physical objects, visual representations, and figurative descriptions of things with depth or complexity.
立体的な地図。
A three-dimensional map.
メイクで顔を立体的に見せる。
Use makeup to make your face look more three-dimensional.
登場人物が立体的に描かれていて、読みごたえがある小説だ。
The characters are depicted with depth, making it a rewarding novel to read.
Formed from 立体 (solid body, three-dimensional object) + 的 (adjectival suffix). Used both literally for physical three-dimensionality and figuratively for richness, depth, and complexity.
USAGE:
In everyday use, 立体的 frequently appears in beauty and fashion contexts (making features look more sculpted), art and design (creating depth), and literary criticism (well-developed characters or narratives).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 立体的な構造 — three-dimensional structure
- 立体的に描く — to depict with depth
- 立体的に見せる — to make look three-dimensional
- 立体的な音 — three-dimensional sound (surround sound)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 平面的 — flat, two-dimensional; the antonym
- 3D（スリーディー） — 3D; used mainly for technology and entertainment
- 多面的 — multifaceted; emphasizes having many aspects rather than physical depth