Body Types

adjective describing someone who is stocky or overweight

• The heavyset man stood out in the crowd with his broad shoulders and large build.
• I saw a heavyset guy at the gym lifting some serious weights.
• That heavyset dude has some serious muscle definition.
• Her heavyset presence in the room commanded attention and respect.

noun a person with a lean and delicate body build

adjective describing a lean and delicate body build

• An ectomorph is a body type characterized by a lean and slender build with little body fat.
• My friend is such an ectomorph, he can eat anything and never gain weight.
• Ectomorphs are often called 'skinny minnies' by some people.
• In the world of bodybuilding, ectomorphs are like marathon runners compared to the bulky sprinters.