noun
virility
vuh-RIH-lih-tee
Virility (noun) means Manly strength, vigor, or masculine character. Example: “The ad promised to restore a man's youthful virility.”
noun
1
Manly strength, vigor, or masculine character.
"The ad promised to restore a man's youthful virility."
2
A man's capacity to reproduce.
"The doctor reassured him the treatment wouldn't affect his virility."
How to use virility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being virile — manly vigor or reproductive capability.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From virile plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, ultimately from Latin virilitas.
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What does “virility” mean?
The word “virility” means manly strength, vigor, or masculine character. In plain terms, the quality of being virile — manly vigor or reproductive capability.
How do you pronounce “virility”?
“Virility” is pronounced vuh-RIH-lih-tee (/vəˈɹɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “virility” in a sentence?
Here is “virility” used in a sentence: “The ad promised to restore a man's youthful virility.”
What is another word for “virility”?
Words with a similar meaning to “virility” include masculinity.
What is the opposite of “virility”?
The opposite of “virility” — its antonyms — are femininity and muliebrity.
What part of speech is “virility”?
“Virility” is a noun.
Where does the word “virility” come from?
The word “virility” comes from Latin. From virile plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, ultimately from Latin virilitas.
How many meanings does “virility” have?
“Virility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: manly strength, vigor, or masculine character.
