virile

vir·ile

V0115900 (vîr′əl, -īl′)adj.1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male, especially in having the ability to have sexual intercourse.2. Masculine in a robust way; manly: "[He] was a man of action, a virile director who brought out the best in the screenplay" (Jeffrey Meyers).3. Energetic or forceful: a virile performance of the concerto.

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[Middle English, from Old French viril, from Latin virīlis, from vir, man; see wī-ro- in Indo-European roots.]

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vi·ril′i·ty (və-rĭl′ĭ-tē) n.

virile

(ˈvɪraɪl) adj1. (Physiology) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male2. (Physiology) (of a male) possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse3. (Physiology) of or capable of copulation or procreation4. strong, forceful, or vigorous[C15: from Latin virīlis manly, from vir a man; related to Old English wer man and probably to Latin vis strength] virility n ˈvirilely adv

vir•ile

(ˈvɪr əl; esp. Brit. -aɪl)

adj. 1. having or exhibiting masculine strength; masculine; manly. 2. characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit. 3. pertaining to or characteristic of a man, esp. in a copulative function. [1480–90; < Latin virīlis manly =vir man (akin to Old English wer man; see werewolf) + -īlis -ile²]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	virile - characterized by energy and vigor; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership"strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"
	2.	virile - characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"male, manful, manlike, manlymasculine - associated with men and not with women
	3.	virile - (of a male) capable of copulationpotent

virile

adjective manly, masculine, macho, strong, male, robust, vigorous, potent, forceful, lusty, red-blooded, manlike a tall, virile man with rugged good looks
camp (informal), unmanly, effeminate, weak, feminine, impotent, girlie, weedy (informal), emasculate, wussy (slang), wimpish or wimpy (informal)

virile

adjectiveOf, characteristic of, or befitting the male sex:macho, male, manful, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine.

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