Virile

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪrəl/

Definitions of virile

adjective having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manly

Example Sentences

A1 He is a virile young man.

A2 The farmer had a virile bull on his farm.

B1 The actor portrayed a virile character in the movie.

B2 The athlete's training regimen helped him maintain his virile physique.

C1 The CEO exuded a sense of virile confidence during the board meeting.

C2 The author's writing style is often described as virile and powerful.

Examples of virile in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that regular exercise can help maintain a virile physique.

informal He always brags about how virile he is for his age.

slang Some guys think wearing a certain cologne makes them more virile.

figurative The company's marketing campaign aimed to portray their brand as virile and powerful.

Grammatical Forms of virile

• past tense: viriled
• plural: viriles
• comparative: more virile
• superlative: most virile
• present tense: viriles
• future tense: will virile
• perfect tense: have viriled
• continuous tense: is viriling
• singular: virile
• positive degree: virile
• infinitive: to virile
• gerund: viriling
• participle: viriled

Origin and Evolution of virile

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'virile' originated from the Latin word 'virilis' which means 'manly' or 'of a man'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'virile' has evolved to not only describe physical strength and masculinity in men, but also to connote qualities such as vigor, vitality, and potency.