virile
vir|ile /v'ɪraɪl, AM -rəl/
1 [ADJ]
If you describe a man as virile, 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, virile, and athletic like himself.
● virility [N-UNCOUNT]
Children are also considered proof of a man's virility.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is described as virile is considered to be very strong and forceful. (LITERARY)
...Prokofiev's most virile, aggressive music.
1 [ADJ]
If you describe a man as virile, 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, virile, and athletic like himself.
● virility [N-UNCOUNT]
Children are also considered proof of a man's virility.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is described as virile is considered to be very strong and forceful. (LITERARY)
...Prokofiev's most virile, aggressive music.