virile

vir·ile  (vîrl, -l)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male.

2. Having or showing masculine spirit, strength, vigor, or power. See Synonyms at male.

3. Capable of performing sexually as a male; potent.

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[Middle English, from Old French viril, from Latin virlis, from vir, man; see w-ro- in Indo-European roots.]

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virile [ˈvɪraɪl]

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (of a male) possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of or capable of copulation or procreation

4. strong, forceful, or vigorous

[from Latin virīlis manly, from vir a man; related to Old English wer man and probably to Latin vis strength]

virility  [vɪˈrɪlɪtɪ] n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	virile - characterized by energy and vigor; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership" strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"
	2.	virile - characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports" male, manful, manlike, manly masculine - associated with men and not with women
	3.	virile - (of a male) capable of copulation potent

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virile

adjective manly, masculine, macho, strong, male, robust, vigorous, potent, forceful, lusty, red-blooded, manlike a tall, virile man with rugged good looks
camp (informal), unmanly, effeminate, weak, feminine, impotent, girlie, weedy (informal), emasculate, wussy (slang), wimpish or wimpy (informal)

Translations

virile [ˈvɪraɪl] ADJ [man] → viril; [looks] → varonil

virile [ˈvɪraɪl] adj [man] → viril(e)

virile

adj (lit) → männlich; (fig) → ausdrucksvoll, kraftvoll

virile [ˈvɪraɪl] adj → virile

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virile [ˈvɪraɪl] adj → virile