Viral describes anything with the qualities of a virus—a viral infection or a viral disease, such as the flu, or the virus that causes COVID. Viral can also describe anything that reproduces itself and spreads, metaphorically like a virus, such as a viral idea or a viral fashion. Internet memes are often called viral.
Virile describes qualities traditionally thought to be masculine (belonging to men), especially sexual potency—sexual power. However, virile can simply mean “strong and healthy, for a man.”
More Examples of “Viral” in a Sentence
- In January 2018, a snippet of the song went viral on social media.
- The viral infection may occur along with other symptoms of a common cold.
- The song became a viral hit on Spotify, gathering over 300 million streams.
- A variety of proteins have been described as being involved in viral replication.
- A pupil at the school died in June 2012 after catching viral meningitis.
More Examples of “Virile” in a Sentence
- A pupil at the school died in June 2012 after catching viral meningitis.
- It transpired that she needed a young, virile body to give her something I couldn’t.
- But the virile energy of this performance mostly compensates for what is missing.
- King Arthur is virile and strong, near the beginning of his reign.
- Stewart’s virile, masculine portrayal changed the public perception of military aviators.
- Bill is depicted as a powerful virile man, showing masculine spirit, strength, vigor, and power.