virile
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly: virile strength.
having or exhibiting masculine energy, forcefulness, or strength in a marked degree.
characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit: a virile literary style.
of, relating to, or capable of procreation.
Origin of virile
1synonym study For virile
Other words for virile
Other words from virile
- non·vir·ile, adjective
- sub·vir·ile, adjective
- ul·tra·vir·ile, adjective
- un·vir·ile, adjective
Words that may be confused with virile
- viral, virile
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British Dictionary definitions for virile
/ (ˈvɪraɪl) /
of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male
(of a male) possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse
of or capable of copulation or procreation
strong, forceful, or vigorous
Origin of virile
1Derived forms of virile
- virility (vɪˈrɪlɪtɪ), noun
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