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virile

[vir-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈvɪr əl, -aɪl /


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The performances of the symphonies, on Thursday and Saturday, came across considerably more persuasively than the concerto did on Wednesday, though Mr. Zukerman, now age 77, was in fine, virile form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 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

It's similar more broadly to Nixon's obsession with big, strong, virile, authoritarian men.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2023

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

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas