virile meaning and definition

VIRILE adjective

Definition of virile (adjective)

1. characterized by energy and vigor
   • "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership"
2. characteristic of a man
   • "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"
   • synonyms: male, manful, manlike, manly
3. (of a male) capable of copulation
   • synonyms: potent
   • antonym: impotent