Word Noun
physique
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /fəˈzik/ UK /fɪzˈiːk/ physique UK spelling physiques
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Usage
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'athletic', 'powerful', 'slight', or 'lean'.
Real-world usage
“Xu says it can also be used to describe an attractive physique or body.”
Etymology
From French physique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated