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Meaning of 'virile' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Virile [ a.]
- Having the nature, properties, or qualities, of an adult man; characteristic of developed manhood; hence, masterful; forceful; specifically, capable of begetting; -- opposed to womanly, feminine, and puerile; as, virile age, virile power, virile organs.

Meaning of 'virile' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . virile [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characteristic of a man
Example in sentence:
  • a deep male voice;
  • manly sports
Meaning (2):
- characterized by energy and vigor
Example in sentence:
  • a new and virile leadership;
  • a virile and ever stronger free society

Nearby Words:

viraginian viraginity virago viragoes vire virelay virent vireo virescence virescent

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