virile

adjective
UK: /ˈvɪraɪl/
US: /ˈvɪrəl/

  1. Having or showing strong masculine qualities.

    1. The virile young man impressed everyone with his energy.
    2. He displayed a virile confidence that attracted many people to his cause.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of a man; masculine.

    1. The novel explored virile themes of courage and strength.
    2. His virile voice resonated through the room, commanding attention from all.

  3. Having the capacity to procreate; fertile.

    1. The farmer needed a virile bull to improve his herd.
    2. Maintaining a virile population is essential for the long-term survival of the species.

Synonyms

masculine manly vigorous potent robust strong

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virile" in English means: Having or showing strong masculine qualities., Relating to or characteristic of a man; masculine., Having the capacity to procreate; fertile..

The phonetic transcription of "virile" is /ˈvɪraɪl/ in British English and /ˈvɪrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "virile": masculine, manly, vigorous, potent, robust, strong.

Example usage of "virile": "The virile young man impressed everyone with his energy.". More examples on the page.