VIRILE

adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra Date: 15th century having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male, energetic , vigorous , 3. characteristic of or associated with men ; masculine , having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree, masterful , forceful , ~ly adverb