transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvir-əl, ˈvir-ˌī(-ə)l, Britain also ]
ˈvī(-ə)r-ˌī(-ə)l 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
1. : having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male ; specifically : 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 especially to a marked degree
4. : masterful , forceful
• vir·ile·ly adverb