manly vs virile
virile vs manlymanly and virile both are adjectives.
manly is an adverb but virile is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| manly | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| virile | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
manly and virile
are synonyms defined as:
- manly and virile: characteristic of a man
| manly (adjective) | virile (adjective) |
|---|---|
| possessing qualities befitting a man | (of a male) capable of copulation |
| characteristic of a man | characteristic of a man |
| characterized by energy and vigor |
| manly (adverb) | virile (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man |
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