VIRILE


Meaning of VIRILE in English

1.

If you describe a man as ~, you mean that he has the qualities that a man is traditionally expected to have, such as strength and sexual power.

He wanted his sons to become strong, ~, and athletic like himself.

ADJ

virility

Children are also considered proof of a man’s virility.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Something that is described as ~ is considered to be very strong and forceful. (LITERARY)

...Prokofiev’s most ~, aggressive music.

ADJ

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