VIRILITY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

virility

noun

və-ˈri-lə-tē

Definition of virility

as in masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men many cultures value virility as a sign of power

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Recent Examples of virility This can fuel a return to regressive ideals of masculinity and virility. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026 It is also said to restore virility and regrow hair. — Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 Peptides marketed for growth, virility and other effects are hormone mimickers, trying to do the job the body's natural hormones already perform. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026 And the working women clearly recognize the virility of him. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virility

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masculinity

Noun

Featuring collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours, the new EP finds the country artist exploring everything from technology to masculinity.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of masculinity

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