physique

Noun

Meaning

The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

soma form anatomy shape build figure frame flesh chassis habitus bod body-build human body physical body material body
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Antonyms

god idea animal concept quintessence spirit
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Hypernyms

body bodily property organic structure

Hyponyms

person somatotype dumpiness lankiness body type adult body

Phrases with the word

healthy physique frail physique

Examples

The muscular, athletic type is not representative of the human race, who are varied in their physique. Vivienne Westwood

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physique and not too much imagination. Christopher Isherwood

I want to know what they look like, their height, and colouring, physique and speech pattens. Colleen McCullough

The beautiful, architectonically constructed, severely formed bodies of these women [his girlfriend in Berlin and life companion, Erna with her sister Gerda] replaced the soft Saxon physique. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn't too muscular. I feel I still have a woman's physique. Alicia Sacramone

A great figure or physique is nice, but it's self-confidence that makes someone really sexy. Vivica A. Fox

Close letter words and terms

physiotope physiotype physioxic physique magazine physiqued physis