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   virile

   /ˈvɪrʌɪl/

   adjective

   • 1. having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man): "he was a powerful, virile man"
   • ▪ having or characterized by strength and energy: "a strong, virile performance of the Mass"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘characteristic of a man’): from French viril or Latin virilis, from vir ‘man’.

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   virile adjective (POWER) literary approving. powerful, strong, and energetic: In this role, Durante is able to give full expression to that wonderfully virile voice. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Energetic and lively. ablaze. alive. astir.

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   Virile is an adjective that means having traditionally masculine traits, characteristics of or associated with men, or energetic and vigorous. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and medical and kids definitions.

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   Is a virile man a wimp?

   • You'll often hear the word virile referring to a manly, powerful man, because the word means having physical strength and other typical masculine qualities. When you think of a virile man, you imagine a tough, strong guy who's full of energy, vigor, and sexual potency. He's definitely not a wimp. Men admire him and women want to be with him.

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   What does it mean to be virile?

   • The term virility comes from the Latin word 'virile'. It refers to the state of being a man in the prime of his health, vigor, and sexual maturity. This concept is linked to male gender.

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   What is a virile man?

   • Get a quick, free translation! VIRILE definition: 1. A virile man, especially a young man, is full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is…. Learn more.

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   What is virile strength?

   • virile strength. having or exhibiting masculine energy, forcefulness, or strength in a marked degree. a virile literary style. of, relating to, or capable of procreation.

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   Virile definition: of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly. See examples of VIRILE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIRILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male. 2. (of a male) possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse. 3. of or capable of copulation or procreation. 4. strong, forceful, or vigorous. Collins English Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › virileVIRILE - 39 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   virile. adjective. These are words and phrases related to virile. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of virile. How could such a big, virile man have such a high, piping voice?. Synonyms. manly. masculine. manful. male. vigorous. forceful. masterful. strong. powerful. muscular. robust. mighty. hardy.

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   virile. You'll often hear the word virile referring to a manly, powerful man, because the word means having physical strength and other typical masculine qualities. When you think of a virile man, you imagine a tough, strong guy who's full of energy, vigor, and sexual potency.

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