physique

noun
UK: /fɪˈziːk/
US: /fɪˈziːk/

  1. The form or shape of a person's body.

    1. His physique is strong after training in the gym for a few years.
    2. The athlete's impressive physique was a result of years dedicated training and a strict diet.

  2. The physical appearance or development of the body, especially with regard to its proportions and muscularity.

    1. She has a very athletic physique after lots of exercise every day.
    2. Judges in bodybuilding competitions assess competitors on their overall physique and muscle definition.

Synonyms

build figure form shape body constitution

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "physique" in English means: The form or shape of a person's body., The physical appearance or development of the body, especially with regard to its proportions and muscularity..

The phonetic transcription of "physique" is /fɪˈziːk/ in British English and /fɪˈziːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "physique": build, figure, form, shape, body, constitution.

Example usage of "physique": "His physique is strong after training in the gym for a few years.". More examples on the page.