virility

noun
UK: /vɪˈrɪləti/
US: /vɪˈrɪləti/

  1. The quality of being strong and full of energy; masculine power.

    1. His virility was still very apparent despite his age, and most people were surprised.
    2. The athlete's remarkable virility allowed him to compete at a high level well into his forties and win.

  2. The strength of sexual drive, performance and capacity in a male.

    1. The old king was concerned about the virility of his only heir and future generations.
    2. Rumors about the actor's declining virility were greatly exaggerated, as evidenced by his recent marriage.

Synonyms

potency vitality masculinity strength vigor power manliness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virility" in English means: The quality of being strong and full of energy; masculine power., The strength of sexual drive, performance and capacity in a male..

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

Synonyms for "virility": potency, vitality, masculinity, strength, vigor, power, manliness.

Example usage of "virility": "His virility was still very apparent despite his age, and most people were surprised.". More examples on the page.