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physique

physique

29 4.8
The shape, size, and condition of a person's body
  • noun
  • /fɪˈziːk/
: complexión
  • She works hard at the gym to maintain her fit and healthy physique.
  • muscular physique
  • lean physique
  • thin physique

OK, so Tyrone Woodley, good looking guy, incredible physique, incredible fighter.

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Examples

  • I can actually see like real change in my physique and my posture is better.

  • You have a massive bone structure and a very imposing physique.

  • First, your physique, second, your style.

  • Not with a physique like this.

  • I mean, look at this physique.

  • Your style and your physique

  • I'm a walking example of what a what a healthy physique is like.

  • So now let's say you start to approach your desired physique, your desired goal weight.

  • Patrick steps out of the shower, toweling off... his perfect physique impossible to ignore.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • OK, so Tyrone Woodley, good looking guy, incredible physique, incredible fighter.

Synonyms

shape
vsphysique
593 1.9

The size and condition of a person's body

gives more emphasis to overall outline and general appearance
figure
vsphysique
475 3.1

The shape of a person's body

focuses on real physical condition and size rather than artistic form
frame
vsphysique
223 2.5

A strong structure that holds a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture

highlights the outer look and condition rather than internal support
build
vsphysique
91 1.7

The shape and size of a person's or animal's body

describes general look and condition rather than only structure
bod
vsphysique
  • Informal
27 9.0

A person's body, especially their physical shape or appearance

is more neutral and highlights condition as well as looks
body type
vsphysique
19 3.6

The shape and build of a person's body, like thin or muscular

describes an individual's actual look and condition rather than a class
body-build
vsphysique
4 3.2

The shape, size, and strength of a person's body

focuses more on overall appearance and condition than bodily strength
muscularity
vsphysique
1 6.1

The state of having large, well-developed muscles that make the body strong

is broader, covering overall form, size, and general condition
habitus
vsphysique
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The natural shape and build of a person's body

is the common visual sense used outside technical study

How Muscular

bodybuilder
15 3.0
physique
29 4.8

Surface Forms

physique singular
physiques plural

Etymology

The word physique comes from French and the Greek root physis meaning 'nature' or 'growth', and it is the same root as the English word physical. So physique means the shape, size and build of a person's body.