Meaning
virile, manly
- having characteristics associated with a mature man, such as strength or vigor
- pertaining to the male sex or masculinity
In a sentence
Aveva una voce virile e profonda che attirava subito l'attenzione.
He had a deep, manly voice that immediately drew attention.
Il protagonista viene descritto come un uomo dall'aspetto virile.
The protagonist is described as a man with a virile appearance.
I suoi tratti virili ricordavano molto quelli di suo nonno.
His manly features were very reminiscent of his grandfather's.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| virile | masculine · singular |
| virile | feminine · singular |
| virili | masculine · plural |
| virili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in '-e': masculine and feminine singular are identical ('virile'), plural is 'virili'.
- Often describes voice ('voce virile') or physical appearance.