Set 278 · Study 1 / 5

Exit

viraginous

adjective/ˌvɪrˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/

having a strong or aggressive personality typically associated with women

Her viraginous demeanor often intimidated her colleagues during meetings, where she was known to assertively voice her opinions.

assertivestrong-willeddomineering
word origin — Derived from the Latin word 'virago', meaning a woman with masculine qualities, combined with the suffix '-ous'.