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vir·ile
\ˈvirə̇l, chiefly Brit -iˌrīl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, adult male + -ilis -ile; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, husband, Old Norse verr, Gothic wair, Sanskrit vīra man, hero, and probably to Latin vis strength — more at vim
1.
a. : having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male
b. : characteristic of developed manhood; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation
2. : characterized by energy and drive considered typically male
< existence of a virile and ever stronger free society in our country — J.E.Allen >
< described the inhabitants as an alert virile efficient people — P.E.James >
3. : characteristically belonging to or associated with men : masculine
< considered caps the only virile form of headgear for a fellow — A.J.Liebling >
< frowned around a virile pipe — Berton Roueché >
4. : marked by unusual strength and vigor : decisive, forceful
< talked with the virile diction of a Yankee — Margaret Long >
< translated into virile tense American verse — Dudley Fitts >
Synonyms: see male |