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单词 virility
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Definition of virility in English:

virility

noun vɪˈrɪlɪtivəˈrɪlədi
mass noun
  • (in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manliness.

    great importance is placed on a man's virility
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These writers were suspicious of the enervating effects of modernity, and contrasted Australian virility with the dulled manhood of Europe.
    • The physical and mental health of the king was monitored carefully as his strength and virility indicated the strength and power of the whole kingdom.
    • She confused and seduced his senses, inspiring his limbs to greater virility and more masculine proportions.
    • His fame has been based on a physical voice and sexual virility, both affected by age.
    • Throughout history, and across every culture and civilisation, male virility and fertility have always been venerated.
    Synonyms
    manliness, masculinity, maleness, manfulness, manhood, machismo, gallantry, chivalry, valour, valiance, fearlessness, bravery, intrepidity, stout-heartedness, lionheartedness, boldness, daring, heroism, mettle, spirit
    strength, vigour, toughness, robustness, powerful build, muscularity, muscle, brawniness, sturdiness, ruggedness, heftiness, huskiness
    red-bloodedness, sexual potency, potency, sexuality, fertility, fecundity
    informal laddishness, hunkiness, beefiness

Rhymes

ability, agility, civility, debility, docility, edibility, facility, fertility, flexility, fragility, futility, gentility, hostility, humility, imbecility, infantility, juvenility, liability, mobility, nihility, nobility, nubility, puerility, senility, servility, stability, sterility, tactility, tranquillity (US tranquility), usability, utility, versatility, viability, volatility

Definition of virility in US English:

virility

nounvəˈrɪlədivəˈrilədē
  • (in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manliness.

    aggression and virility were highly prized in soldiers
    Example sentencesExamples
    • She confused and seduced his senses, inspiring his limbs to greater virility and more masculine proportions.
    • His fame has been based on a physical voice and sexual virility, both affected by age.
    • Throughout history, and across every culture and civilisation, male virility and fertility have always been venerated.
    • The physical and mental health of the king was monitored carefully as his strength and virility indicated the strength and power of the whole kingdom.
    • These writers were suspicious of the enervating effects of modernity, and contrasted Australian virility with the dulled manhood of Europe.
    Synonyms
    manliness, masculinity, maleness, manfulness, manhood, machismo, gallantry, chivalry, valour, valiance, fearlessness, bravery, intrepidity, stout-heartedness, lionheartedness, boldness, daring, heroism, mettle, spirit
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