How do you pronounce effete?

effete is pronounced as /ɪˈfiːt/.

🌸effete

adjective

/ɪˈfiːt/

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

weak, decadent, exhausted, powerless, overrefined

vigorous, strong, powerful

effete culture, effete society, effete aristocracy, effete leadership

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing