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No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.
Simone de Beauvoir

Meaning of "virility" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VIRILITY

virility  [vɪˈrɪlətɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VIRILITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Virility is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VIRILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

virility

Virility

Virility refers to any of a wide range of masculine characteristics viewed positively. It is applicable to women but not to negative characteristics. The Oxford English Dictionary says virile is "marked by strength or force". Virility is commonly associated with vigour, health, sturdiness, and constitution, especially in the fathering of children. In this last sense, virility is to men as fertility is to women. OED1 also notes that virile has become obsolete in referring to a "nubile" young woman, or "a maid that is Marriageable or ripe for a Husband, or Virill". Historically, masculine attributes such as beard growth have been seen as signs of virility and leadership.

Definition of virility in the English dictionary

The first definition of virility in the dictionary is the quality of having the characteristics of an adult male. Other definition of virility is the quality of possessing high sexual drive and capacity for sexual intercourse. Virility is also ability to copulate or procreate.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VIRILITY


applicability
əˌplɪkəˈbɪlətɪ
comprehensibility
ˌkɒmprɪhɛnsəˈbɪlətɪ
controllability
kənˌtrəʊləˈbɪlətɪ
creditability
ˌkrɛdɪtəˈbɪlətɪ
enforceability
ɪnˈfɔːsəˈbɪlətɪ
flammability
ˌflæməˈbɪlətɪ
formability
ˌfɔːməˈbɪlətɪ
respectability
rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlətɪ
sociability
ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlətɪ
sterility
stəˈrɪlətɪ
suitability
ˌsuːtəˈbɪlətɪ
sustainability
səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlətɪ
tunability
ˌtjuːnəˈbɪlətɪ
ultravirility
ˌʌltrəvɪˈrɪlətɪ
unavailability
ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪlətɪ
variability
ˌvɛərɪəˈbɪlətɪ
versatility
ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlətɪ
viability
ˌvaɪəˈbɪlətɪ
volatility
ˌvɒləˈtɪlətɪ
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlətɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VIRILITY

viricidal
viricide
virid
viridescence
viridescent
viridian
viridite
viridity
virile
virilely
virilescence
virilescent
virilisation
virilism
virilization
virilize
virilocal
virino
virion
virogene

WORDS THAT END LIKE VIRILITY

ability
accessibility
availability
capability
compatibility
disability
durability
eligibility
facility
flexibility
functionality
liability
mobility
nobility
possibility
probability
reliability
responsibility
stability
utility
visibility

Synonyms and antonyms of virility in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «VIRILITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «virility» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of virility

Translation of «virility» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VIRILITY

Find out the translation of virility to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of virility from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «virility» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

性能力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

virilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

virility
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पौरूष
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المروءة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мужественность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

virilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুরুষত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

virilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kejantanan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Virilität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

男らしさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kekuwatan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự nghị lực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வீரியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पौगंडावस्था
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

erkeklik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

virilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

męskość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мужність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

virilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αρρενωπότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

viriliteit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

manlighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

virilitet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of virility

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VIRILITY»

The term «virility» is regularly used and occupies the 78.309 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VIRILITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «virility» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «virility» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about virility

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QUOTES WITH «VIRILITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word virility.
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Simone de Beauvoir
No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VIRILITY»

Discover the use of virility in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to virility and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Virility Factor: Masculinity Through Testosterone, the ...
This is a book of crucial importance to every male who is curious or concerned about the quality of manhood.
Robert Bahr, 1976
2
Vanity, Vitality, and Virility : The science behind the ...
Lift the lid on the secrets behind products we use every day with renowned science comminucator John Emsley, author of The Consumer's Good Chemical Guide, Molecules at an Exhibition, and Nature's Building Blocks.
John Emsley, 2004
3
Vanity, Vitality, and Virility: The Science Behind the ...
This book explains the science behind many of the products that claim to improve your looks, your health, your peace of mind or your sex life.
John Emsley, 2006
4
The Virility Solution: Everything You Need to Know About ...
A physician reports on two new prescription drugs, Viagra and Vasomax, designed to cure impotence and improve men's sexual stamina, building an eight-step plan around them that includes dietary modifications and exercises
Steven Lamm, Gerald Secor Couzens, 1999
5
Viagra: the virility breakthrough
Profiles the causes and implications of sexual dysfunction, explains how Viagra works, and discusses alternative treatments for impotence Viagra: Th
Othniel J. Seiden, 1998
6
Manhood: A Journey from Childhood Into the Fierce Order of ...
"Not only one of the frankest of autobiographies, but also a brilliantly written book, Leiris' Manhood mingles memories, philosophic reflections, sexual revelation, meditations on bullfighting, and the life-long progress of self-discovery. ...
Michel Leiris, 1992
7
The Virility Factor: A Novel
A sex-linked disease kills potent men and engenders a world in which women are the masters and movers. The time: the 1970's. The place: the U.S. A virulent epidemic, Encephalitis 16, menaces the country.
Robert Merle, 1977
8
Virility: Fotobuch
Enchanted imagery from one of France's finest image-makers. Using the flamboyant French 'esprit', Goudon focuses on 20-something models in this, his fourth collection.
‎2008
9
The Virility of Christ: A New View
cient appearance of sanctity and purity, Christ must present to us a languid pose and smooth line- less features, destitute of expression save a pensive melancholy — no character, no virility. To that insipid portrait is attached some appropriate ...
Robert Warren Conant, 1915
10
Fascist Virilities: Rhetoric, Ideology, and Social Fantasy ...
2. /. Fascist. Women. and. the. Rhetoric. of. Virility. Fascist Feminists, or les Hoministes Perhaps no discursive regime so energetically enforced compulsory hetero- sexuality as did the fascist regime. Prolific mothers and virile men people its ...
Barbara Spackman, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VIRILITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term virility is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Siberian Pensioner Steals Virility Drug, Gobbles Pills During Escape
A pensioner in Siberia's Kemerovo region was detained by police after stealing erectile disfunction medication from a local pharmacy, Russian media reported ... «The Moscow Times, Aug 15»
2
Inmate Gets $750K After Suffering 6-Day Permanent Erection in …
Due to the lack of correct medical treatment for the six-day permanent erection, Cotton now suffers from impotence and a lack of virility. According to Cotton he is ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
3
Chris Pratt talks 'Indiana Jones,' virility, bacon
THE “JURASSIC World” star was 13 when he first watched “Jurassic Park” in 1993: “It was my first big event movie.” photo by Ruben V. Nepales. «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
4
Man Who Suffered Six-Day Erection In Manhattan Jail Is Suing Over …
A man who suffered a painful six-day erection that cost him his virility while serving out a sentence in the Manhattan Detention Complex is bringing a suit to State ... «Gothamist, Jun 15»
5
Outlander's Gary Lewis and Graham McTavish on Their Sibling …
Actors Gary Lewis and Graham McTavish, who play Colum and Dougal, chatted with Vulture about their characters' sibling rivalry, virility, and why fans are ... «Vulture, Apr 15»
6
Lindsey Graham Jokes About Strom Thurmond's Virility (Video)
Lindsey Graham Jokes About Strom Thurmond's Virility (Video). By JM Rieger Posted at 5:43 p.m. on Feb. 17. 3 Comments ... «Roll Call, Feb 15»
7
Ranariddh Invites Sokha Back to Funcinpec, Boasts of Virility
Prince Norodom Ranariddh on Saturday appealed to deputy opposition leader Kem Sokha to return to the Funcinpec party, before issuing a warning to women ... «The Cambodia Daily, Jan 15»
8
Mickey Rourke's macho train wreck: A Hollywood virility pageant …
Once upon a time, children, Mickey Rourke was just a man. An actor, even, and considered by some to be a heartthrob, albeit of the sordid variety. But his ... «Salon, Dec 14»
9
HIV Virus Losing Virility, Finds Study
LONDON: A study involving more than 2,000 women in Africa has found that the rapid evolution of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and widespread access ... «The New Indian Express, Dec 14»
10
Kim Jong-un necks snake wine for virility
Kim Jong-un necks snake wine for virility ... has it that snake wine has medicinal properties and can both increase fertility in women and improve virility in men. «The Drinks Business, Nov 14»

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