[vir.ile] adj [MF or L; MF viril, fr. L virilis, fr. vir man, male; akin to OE & OHG wer man, Skt vira] (15c) 1: having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specif: capable of functioning as a male in copulation
2: energetic, vigorous 3 a: characteristic of or associated with men: masculine b: having traditionally masculine traits esp. to a marked degree
4: masterful, forceful -- vir.ile.ly adv