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virilely

/ˈvɪɹ.ə(l).li/

virilely adverb: in a way or to an extent that is virile.

Adverb

virilely (comparative more virilely, superlative most virilely)

  1. In a way or to an extent that is virile.
    • Joe Guzaldo is, as always, a pleasure to watch and hear, with his superbly focused physical energy and virilely mellifluous voice; but his strength belies Tom's own weakness, which Williams revealed even while trying to conceal it.1988 January 22, Albert Williams, “The Glass Menagerie”, in Chicago Reader

Forms of virilely

comparativemore virilely
superlativemost virilely

Origin of virilely

From virile + -ly.

Questions about virilely

What does virilely mean?
Virilely means in a way or to an extent that is virile.
What part of speech is virilely?
Virilely is an adverb.
How do you pronounce virilely?
Virilely is pronounced /ˈvɪɹ.ə(l).li/.

Words near virilely in the dictionary

  1. virii
  2. virile
  3. virile member
  4. virile members
  5. virile organ
  6. virilely
  7. virileness
  8. virilescence
  9. virilescent
  10. virilia
  11. Virilian

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