VIRILITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VIRILITY?

Need another word that means the same as “virility”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “virility” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Virility” are: manfulness, manliness, masculinity, maleness, manhood, machismo, gallantry, chivalry, valour, valiance, fearlessness, bravery, intrepidity, boldness, daring, heroism, mettle, spirit

Virility as a Noun

Definitions of "Virility" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “virility” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male.
• (in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manliness.
• The masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation.

Synonyms of "Virility" as a noun (18 Words)

boldness	Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage. They had the boldness to mock a man who had served his country.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
chivalry	The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, namely courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. The age of chivalry.
daring	The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger. The daring of the players brings fortune or ruin.
fearlessness	The trait of feeling no fear. She quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness.
gallantry	Courtesy towards women. No young man offers to carry this burden for her such gallantry is out of fashion.
heroism	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. They fought with exemplary heroism.
intrepidity	Resolute courageousness.
machismo	Exaggerated masculinity. The exaggerated machismo displayed in the tango.
maleness	An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova.
manfulness	The trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male.
manhood	The qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, and sexual potency. He feared the speedy decline of all manhood.
manliness	The traditional male quality of being brave and strong. The author s alleged lack of manliness.
masculinity	Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men. Handsome muscled and driven he s a prime example of masculinity.
mettle	The courage to carry on. The team showed their true mettle in the second half.
spirit	The intended meaning of a communication. As I sat alone in that corridor my spirits were low.
valiance	Great courage or determination. He is expected to demonstrate great courage and valiance in battles.
valour	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. The medals are awarded for acts of valour.

Usage Examples of "Virility" as a noun

• Great importance is placed on a man's virility.

Associations of "Virility" (30 Words)

audacity	Rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence. She had the audacity to suggest I d been carrying on with him.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. A bold attempt to solve the crisis.
boldness	Confidence to an impudent or presumptuous degree. The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership.
brave	People who are brave. These six men braved the rough seas.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
courage	A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear. She called on all her courage to face the ordeal.
daring	Causing outrage or surprise by being boldly unconventional. A daring crime.
fertility	The state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring. Anxiety and stress affect fertility in both men and women.
fortitude	Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage. She endured her illness with great fortitude.
gall	A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder aids in the digestion of fats. It galls me that we lost the suit.
hero	The principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem. The hero of the range is the daily face peel.
male	A male person a man or boy. The male lead.
manliness	The traditional male quality of being brave and strong. Men accustomed to proving their manliness on the streets.
manly	Possessing qualities befitting a man. A manly torso of perfect proportions.
masculine	A masculine word or form. A masculine cadence.
mettle	The courage to carry on. The team showed their true mettle in the second half.
muscular	Having a robust muscular body build characterized by predominance of structures bone and muscle and connective tissue developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer. His legs were strong and muscular.
potent	Having great influence. Providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons.
resourcefulness	The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. His films show remarkable technical resourcefulness.
robust	(of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell. A robust tale.
stalwart	Strongly built and sturdy. A stalwart supporter of the UN.
stamina	The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Their secret is stamina rather than speed.
stouthearted	Used especially of persons. A stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army.
tough	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. A tough all weather fabric.
unflinching	Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty. He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.
valiant	Having or showing valor. A valiant warrior.
valor	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. He received a medal for valor.
valorous	Having or showing valor. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
virile	Having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man. He was a powerful virile man.