virile
virile / virile
Adjective
comp: more virilesup: most virile
This term carries a strong association with potency and biological vigor. While it often refers to male reproductive capacity and sexual drive, it extends to a broader sense of physical strength and enduring energy. In a stylistic or characterological sense, it describes a quality of robustness and assertiveness. It suggests a lack of fragility or hesitation, often applied to writing or leadership that is bold, direct, and forceful.
Meanings
Adjectivevirile
Having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive, typically associated with traditional masculine qualities.
"He remained virile well into his seventies."