virilely Meaning & Definition
What Does Virilely Mean?
Virilely is an adjective that means having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree. It is also used to mean characteristic of or associated with men.
Virilely at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈvir-əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | male, man-size and manlike |
| Antonyms | unmanly, unmasculine and metrosexual |
| Comparative / superlative | more virilely, most virilely |
Virilely Definition (Adjective)
- having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
- characteristic of or associated with men : masculine
- having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male
- capable of functioning as a male in copulation
- energetic, vigorous
- masterful, forceful
Synonyms of Virilely
Virilely synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Virilely
Virilely in a Sentence
men were once expected to be interested only in such virile activities as hunting
Word Forms & Grammar
vir·ile·ly adverb
virile
virilely
virilely (comparative more virilely, superlative most virilely)
Origin of Virilely
Origin 1: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra
Origin 2: From virile + -ly.
First Known Use
15th century
Virilely Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of virilely is /ˈvir-əl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (vir).
Quick Answers About Virilely
What part of speech is virilely?
Virilely is an adjective.
What is another word for virilely?
Close synonyms of virilely are male, man-size and manlike. See the full list of virilely synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of virilely?
Words opposite in meaning to virilely are unmanly, unmasculine, metrosexual and unmacho.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of virilely?
The comparative form is more virilely and the superlative form is most virilely.