virile[adjective]Synonyms: manly, lusty, macho, manlike, masculine, red-blooded, strong, vigorous
Contrasted words: effeminate, womanish, emasculated, weak, weakened, impotent
Related Words: macho,
manful,
mannish,
decisive,
driving,
forceful,
energetic,
potent,
robust,
ultramasculine,
ultravirile [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
vir‧ile /ˈvɪraɪl $ ˈvɪrəl/
adjective[
Date: 1400-1500;
Language: Old French;
Origin: viril, from Latin virilis, from vir 'man']
having or showing traditionally male qualities such as strength, courage etc – use this to show approval ⇒
macho [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲