Definition of Effete
Effete
ef·fete


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
infertile, lacking virility and strength;

e.g. He was effete as a young boy, but grew into a strong and healthy man.

(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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