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Meaning of virile
Having or showing the characteristics of an adult male, especially in being strong and robust.
Etymology of virile
The word "virile" comes from the Latin "virilis", meaning "of or pertaining to a man", which is derived from "vir", meaning "man"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone as masculine or manly
Synonyms
manly
masculine
macho
male
muscular
robust
strong
powerful
potent
vigorous
forceful
energetic
dynamic
bold
fearless
courageous
confident
assertive
aggressive
dominant
authoritative
commanding
imposing
intimidating
valiant
gallant
chivalrous
heroic
sturdy
athletic
brawny
husky
strapping
stalwart
red-blooded
full-blooded
lusty
passionate
ardent
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
virulent
intense
fierce
ferocious
savage
barbarous
brutish
rugged
rough
tough
hardened
callous
unyielding
unrelenting
merciless
ruthless
fierce
ferocious
savage
wild
untamed
unbridled
unrestrained
uninhibited
uncontrolled
raw
crude
coarse
roughhewn
primitive
primal
elemental
basic
fundamental
instinctual
instinctive
natural
innate
inborn
inherent
intrinsic
native
congenital
hereditary
inherited
ancestral
traditional
conventional
customary
established
time-honored
venerable
revered
respected
admired
emulated
imitated
aped
mimicked
emasculated
effeminate
womanly
feminine
ladylike
gentle
soft
mild
meek
tame
domesticated
civilized
refined
cultured
sophisticated
urbane
polished
elegant
refined
discerning
fastidious
dainty
delicate
fragile
frail
weak
feeble
infirm
sickly
ailing
unwell
unhealthy
frail
fragile
decrepit
senile
doddering
effete
decadent
degenerate
dissolute
debauched
corrupt
depraved
perverted
warped
twisted
distorted
abnormal
unnatural
unusual
uncommon
rare
exceptional
extraordinary
outstanding
remarkable
notable
noteworthy
distinguished
illustrious
celebrated
famous
renowned
respected
admired
emulated
imitated
aped
mimicked
Definitions
- Having or showing the characteristics of an adult male, especially in being strong and robust
- Having or showing the strength, energy, and aggressiveness considered typical of men
Usage Examples
- The athlete's virile physique made him a standout on the field
- The writer's virile prose was marked by its bold and assertive style
- The company's virile marketing campaign was designed to appeal to a male audience
Antonyms
effeminate
womanly
feminine
ladylike
gentle
soft
mild
meek
tame
domesticated
civilized
refined
cultured
sophisticated
urbane
polished
elegant
refined
discerning
fastidious
dainty
delicate
fragile
frail
weak
feeble
infirm
sickly
ailing
unwell
unhealthy
frail
fragile
decrepit
senile
doddering
effete
decadent
degenerate
dissolute
debauched
corrupt
depraved
perverted
warped
twisted
distorted
abnormal
unnatural
unusual
uncommon
rare
feeble
faint
limp
flaccid
slack
weak
enfeebled
enervated
debilitated
exhausted
spent
drained
emasculated
castrated
gelded
neutered
spayed
sterilized
barren
infertile
impotent
frigid
frozen
numb
paralyzed
crippled
maimed
mutilated
disfigured
deformed
distorted
misshapen