Antonyms of adj virile

3 senses of virile

Sense 1
virile -- (characterized by energy and vigor; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership")

INDIRECT (VIA strong) -> weak -- (wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar")

Sense 2
male, manful, manlike, manly, virile -- (characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports")

INDIRECT (VIA masculine) -> feminine -- (associated with women and not with men; "feminine intuition")

Sense 3
potent (vs. impotent), virile -- ((of a male) capable of copulation)


Similarity of adj virile

3 senses of virile

Sense 1
virile -- (characterized by energy and vigor; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership")
       => strong (vs. weak) -- (having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man")

Sense 2
male, manful, manlike, manly, virile -- (characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports")
       => masculine (vs. feminine) -- (associated with men and not with women)

Sense 3
potent (vs. impotent), virile -- ((of a male) capable of copulation)

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