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