virile

Example Sentences

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It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

In a YouTube video, a priest is championing a form of virile, unapologetic masculinity.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Now, a new, more virile chortle has risen to take its place.

From Slate • Aug. 10, 2023

The cowboy has long stood as a symbol of American values and virile masculinity.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2022

In the center stood a stag, magnificent and virile, gazing sideways at Elena.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas