noun
- a body type characterized by a muscular, athletic build with broad shoulders and a narrow waist
Usage: anatomy; psychology
Examples
- The athlete’s mesomorphy made him well-suited for competitive swimming.
- According to Sheldon’s theory, mesomorphy is associated with assertive personality traits.
- Her natural mesomorphy helped her excel in gymnastics from a young age.
- The fitness trainer could easily identify clients with mesomorphy based on their body structure.
- People with mesomorphy typically gain muscle mass more easily than other body types.