Virile: meaning, definitions and examples
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virile
[ หvษชrษษชl ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น viril
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคทเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช mรคnnlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ jantan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะถะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ mฤski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทใใใ
๐ซ๐ท viril
๐ช๐ธ viril
๐น๐ท erkeฤe รถzgรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์๋ค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ muลพnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ muลพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ moลกki
๐ฎ๐ธ karlmannlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตั ะผัะฝะตะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแชแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiลicษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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