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

"I am genuinely worried for the young lads growing up and seeing these unrealistic physiques on Instagram," Whaite said in the tearful video.

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Since his arrival last month, Bovino, with his muscular physique and spiked hair, is dominating TV news and social media.

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Then there was World War II. Given Cooper’s eye injury and poor physique, he made for an unpromising soldier.

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That's a contrast to most stadium concerts, where the message is more like: "Look upon me, puny mortals, and be astonished by my divine talents and somewhat improbable physique."

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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.

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