🌸effete

adjective
/ɪˈfiːt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

Synonyms

weak, decadent, exhausted, powerless, overrefined

Antonyms

vigorous, strong, powerful

Collocations

effete culture, effete society, effete aristocracy, effete leadership

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