English Explanatory Dictionary

virility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being virile.
  2. Manly character, quality, or nature.
  3. The ability of a man to procreate.

Pronunciation

və.rĭʹlĭ.tē /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-virility.wav

Word forms

virility virilities

Etymology

From virile + -ity, from Middle French virilité, from Latin virīlitās.

Synonyms

masculinity

Antonyms

femininity muliebrity

Related words

virile

Derived words

viropause
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