English Dictionary
Definition of “physique”
physique (fɪˈziːk
)
Definitions
noun
- the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc
Word Origin
C19: via French, from physique (adj) natural, from Latin physicus physical
Usage examples
His physique reminded me of Lou Groza's, an unsightly stump of a man who used to kick field goals for the Cleveland Browns.
Reeves, Robert, Doubting Thomas (1986)The cubs of such a union could show better resistance to diseases or enjoy a robust physique.
India Today (1997)He added that the female physique did give women riders a natural advantage.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)He added: "Bobo's physique is the first thing that strikes you about him.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Magnificent though he was, Simpson did not have the physique or the temperament of a `man of the Tour '.
Tim Hilton, ONE MORE KILOMETRE AND WE'RE IN THE SHOWERS (2004)
