physique
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //fəˈzik// UK //fɪzˈiːk// physique
n. the shape and size of a person's body. It usually describes how strong or healthy someone looks.
n. the physical form or constitution of a human body, especially regarding muscular development and proportion.
He has a very athletic physique.
Years of swimming and weightlifting gave him a powerful physique that stood out in the crowd.
The sculptor spent months studying human anatomy to ensure that the marble statue accurately reflected the powerful physique of a classical athlete.
From French physique.
Usage
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'athletic', 'powerful', 'slight', or 'lean'.