physique

[fi-zeek]

noun

1. physical or bodily structure, appearance, or development.

   the physique of an athlete.

physique

/ fɪˈziːk /

noun

1. the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of physique¹

1820–30; < French < Latin physicus. See physic

Word History and Origins

Origin of physique¹

C19: via French, from physique (adj) natural, from Latin physicus physical

Example Sentences

Perennially tan with silver hair, deep blue eyes and a body-sculpted physique, he dressed in fitted T-shirts or pullover sweaters more often than a shirt and tie.

From Los Angeles Times

Chris Hemsworth is a health influencer in the same way that every celebrity with a shredded physique is a health influencer.

From Salon

Next said the model, while slim, had a "healthy and toned physique".

From BBC

The unveiling of his new physique included Judge giving him a game-used bat and a pair of his Air Jordan 1 Low cleats.

From Los Angeles Times

His altered physique, however, is not what makes Doncic a changed man.

From Los Angeles Times

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