virile Definition
vir·ile (vir′əl; chiefly Brit, -īl′)
adjective
- of, belonging to, or characteristic of an adult man; manly; male
- having manly strength or vigor; forceful
- of or capable of copulation; sexually potent
Etymology: L virilis < vir, man: see werewolf
virile Related Forms
vi·ril′·ity (və ril′ə tē) noun
virile Synonyms
virile
modif.
virile Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- man: How will Marla, still weak and confused, cope with such a virile man as Steele?
- soul: Is this the reflection of today's virile soul?
- character: Slater is thus drafted in to play the PM as a more virile, younger character.
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