Virile: meaning, definitions and examples

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virile

 

[ หˆvษชrษ™ษชl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

masculine characteristics

Having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, vigor, or courage.

Synonyms

manly, masculine, strong, vigorous

Examples of usage

  • His virile physique made him stand out among his peers.
  • The king was known for his virile leadership style.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to reproduction

Capable of sexual reproduction; having strong reproductive powers.

Synonyms

fertile, potent, prolific, reproductive

Examples of usage

  • The stallion was considered particularly virile.
  • The fertility doctor recommended a virile donor for the procedure.

Translations

Translations of the word "virile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคทเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรคnnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะถะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ™ski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ทใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viril

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viril

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erkeฤŸe รถzgรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์ž๋‹ค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ณๅˆš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmannlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ ะผั–ะฝะตะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiลŸicษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viril

Etymology

The word 'virile' comes from the Latin word 'virilis', which means 'of a man, manly, masculine'. The concept of virility has been associated with masculinity and strength throughout history, often linked to notions of power and dominance. In modern usage, 'virile' is commonly used to describe men who exhibit qualities such as strength, vigor, and sexual prowess.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,518, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.