Virile
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Displaying strong, dynamic energy, physical robustness, or traditionally associated masculine strength and vitality.
“His virile physique was the result of years of intensive athletic training.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvɪr.əl/
Syllables
vir·ile
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (I, I, E) in a six-letter word, test common consonants R and L early
Scrabble
Moderate tile value with V contributing, VIRILE has a good balance of common letters
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