virileadjective
uk/ˈvɪr.aɪl/us/ˈvɪr.əl/virile adjective (MAN)
approving A virile man, especially a young man, is full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive:
She likes her men young and virile.
virile adjective (POWER)
literary approving powerful, strong, and energetic:
In this role, Durante is able to give full expression to that wonderfully virile voice.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Energetic and lively
- a spring in your step idiom
- alive
- barnstorming
- be alive and well/kicking idiom
- be as fresh as a daisy idiom
- bounce
- frisky
- frolicsome
- fury
- go-getter
- high-spirited
- indefatigable
- lively
- playful
- refreshing
- sprightly
- spry
- supercharged
- tear into sth
- throw yourself into sth
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