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Virile

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potentnounPowerful; possessing power; effective.
strongnoun(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
manlikeOf or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
masculinenounOf or pertaining to the male gender.
manfulShowing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.
malenounBelonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it.
manlynounHaving qualities viewed as befitting a man; masculine, manful, courageous, resolute, noble.

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impotentnounIncapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.

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manlikeOf or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
manfulShowing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.
masculineOf or pertaining to the male gender.
manlyHaving qualities viewed as befitting a man; masculine, manful, courageous, resolute, noble.
maleBelonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it.
strong(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
potentPowerful; possessing power; effective.
machonoun(informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.
rugged(of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.
supermasculinenounHaving, or pertaining to, exaggeratedly masculine traits.
hypermanlyExtremely manly; hypermasculine.
muscly(figuratively) Strong, powerful
testosteronal(informal) Full of testosterone; characterised by masculine sexual drive.
hypermasculinenounExtremely masculine
viripotentLusty; virile; full of life and sexual energy.
strong-handedForceful or vigorous.
vigorousPhysically strong and active.
robustEvincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.
hypermasculinistAlternative form of hypermasculine. [Extremely masculine]
muscledHaving large muscles.

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