of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly

virile strength.

having or exhibiting masculine energy, forcefulness, or strength in a marked degree.

characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit

a virile literary style.

of, pertaining to, or capable of procreation.

adjective

effeminate , impotent , unmanly , emasculated , invirile

adjective

driving , energetic , forceful , generative , lusty , macho * , procreative , red-blooded * , reproductive , robust , sound , strong , vibrant , vigorous , vital , macho , male , manful , manlike , mannish , masculine , brave , manly , potent , powerful