adjective
1.
Synonyms: potent 3
2.
characterized by the energy and drive considered typical of a man or of men
developed a strong virile prose style
Synonyms: male, manlike, manly, masculine
Related Word: macho, manful, mannish; decisive, driving, forceful; energetic, potent, robust; ultramasculine, ultravirile
Contrasted words: effeminate, womanish; emasculated, weak, weakened; impotent