Definition of Effete
Effete
ef·fe·te
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Overly refined, decadent, or weakened by luxury or indulgence.
e.g. The effete aristocrat was more concerned with his fashion sense than the welfare of his people.
(adjective)
overrefined, decadent, pampered;
e.g. Effete college going children of rich people will never understand our struggles.
(adjective)
marked by weakness;
e.g. The policies of the effete East.
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