Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
effete
adjective
/ɪˈfiːt/
Definition
Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy; worn out or exhausted.
Examples
- The once-thriving town now appeared effete, struggling to maintain its community spirit.
- His effete manners made him seem out of touch with the realities of life.
- After years of luxury, he had become an effete aristocrat, detached from the struggles of everyday people.
Meaning
Effete describes something that has lost its vitality or effectiveness, often due to excessive self-indulgence or over-refinement.
Synonyms
- Worn-out
- Exhausted
- Invalid
- Decadent
- Enervated
