Main Entry: vir·ile

Pronunciation: \ˈvir-əl, ˈvir-ˌī(-ə)l, British also ˈvī(-ə)r-ˌī(-ə)l\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra

Date: 15th century

1 : having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation
2 : energetic, vigorous
3 a : characteristic of or associated with men : masculine b : having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
4 : masterful, forceful

— vir·ile·ly adverb