Virile

adj.energetic, capableformal

What it means

Showing robust strength, energy, and vitality.

Reach for it when using traditional language for vigorous masculine strength or sexual potency

The virile dancer brought athletic force to every movement.

everyday
forceful
strong impact or expression is central
not when Forcefulness may become aggressive or domineering.
everyday
manly
conventional masculine qualities are intended
not when Manly reinforces cultural stereotypes about men.
professional
masculine
gendered appearance or convention is being described
not when Masculine does not establish strength or fertility.
professional
robust
health and sturdy capacity are evident
not when Robust can describe systems, arguments, or flavor.
professional
vigorous
energetic physical strength is the real praise
not when Vigor is gender-neutral and says nothing about masculinity.
formal
potent
sexual or generative capacity is specifically meant
not when Potent can describe chemicals and power generally.

virile strength
The old epic praises virile strength above every gentler virtue.
virile image
Advertising built a virile image around the rugged vehicle.
virile energy
Critics described the early sculpture as charged with virile energy.

Virile links worth to masculinity and sexual capacity; vigorous or robust is usually more precise and inclusive.

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