effete [adjective]
Definition of effete:
- Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy; worn out or exhausted.
- Marked by self-indulgence, decadence, or weakness.
- Unable to produce; sterile.
Synonyms of effete:
Opposite/Antonyms of effete:
● Vigorous
● Strong
● Robust
● Powerful
● Dynamic
● Fertile
● Potent
● Lively
● Strong
● Green
● Capable
Sentence/Example of effete:
The effete aristocracy had long since lost its influence.
After the marathon, he felt completely effete.
The company was run by an effete group of executives.
Her once lively garden had become effete and overgrown.
The effete charm of the old mansion was still palpable.
He was criticized for his effete leadership style.
The effete culture of the city seemed out of touch with reality.
His arguments were dismissed as effete and irrelevant.
The effete society was in need of fresh ideas and energy.
The effete intellectuals failed to inspire the masses.
The book described an effete civilization in decline.
The effete lifestyle of the rich and famous can be quite deceptive.
The team's performance was disappointingly effete.
Her effete mannerisms made her seem out of place in the rough neighborhood.
The effete response to the crisis angered the public.
The once effete farmland was revitalized by modern techniques.
His effete approach to problem-solving was ineffective.
The effete policies of the administration led to widespread discontent.
The effete beauty of the sculpture was undeniable.
The effete flowers drooped in the intense summer heat.