'Virile' definitions:

Definition of 'virile'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by energy and vigor; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership"
adjective
Characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports" [syn: male, manful, manlike, manly, virile]
adjective
(of a male) capable of copulation [syn: potent, virile] [ant: impotent]

Definition of 'Virile'

From: GCIDE
  • Virile \Vi"rile\ (?; 277), a. [L. virilis, fr. vir a man; akin to AS. wer: cf. F. viril. See Werewolf, World, and cf. Decemvir, Virago, Virtue.] 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. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'virile'

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Words containing 'Virile'