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

Judging by the sporting photos on his campaign website, Kennedy would like to be seen as the virile, athletic and spry choice for the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

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

And one day I might just marry a virile, but tender, garage mechanic and have a big cowy family, like Dodo Conway.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath