- of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly: virile strength.
- having or exhibiting masculine energy, forcefulness, or strength in a marked degree.
- characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit: a virile literary style.
- of, relating to, or capable of procreation.
- of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male
- (of a male) possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse
- of or capable of copulation or procreation
- strong, forceful, or vigorous