Effete

/ɪˈfiːt/
adjective

Weak, having lost character, vitality, or strength.

His effete mannerisms annoyed the more masculine men in the group.
Visual representation of "effete" - Weak, having lost character, vitality, or strength

Often appears as...

  • effete mannerisms
  • effete behavior

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Disapproving

adjective

Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy.

He regarded their fashion-obsessed culture as effete.
Visual representation of "effete" - Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy

Often appears as...

  • effete culture
  • effete obsession

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Marked by self-indulgence, triviality, or decadence.

The effete pleasures of celebrity parties weren’t for him.
Visual representation of "effete" - Marked by self-indulgence, triviality, or decadence

Often appears as...

  • effete pleasures
  • effete lifestyle

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Weak, having lost character, vitality, or strength.

His effete mannerisms annoyed the more masculine men in the group.
Visual representation of "effete" - Weak, having lost character, vitality, or strength

Often appears as...

  • effete mannerisms
  • effete behavior

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy.

He regarded their fashion-obsessed culture as effete.
Visual representation of "effete" - Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy

Often appears as...

  • effete culture
  • effete obsession

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Marked by self-indulgence, triviality, or decadence.

The effete pleasures of celebrity parties weren’t for him.
Visual representation of "effete" - Marked by self-indulgence, triviality, or decadence

Often appears as...

  • effete pleasures
  • effete lifestyle

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Weakness

Used when someone or something shows a lack of energy or strength, often after being strong.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The once dominant team appeared effete after many losses.
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Loss of Integrity

Implies a loss of moral or artistic quality that was once present or expected.

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Critics called the new release an effete sequel, lacking the original's boldness.
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Negative Connotation

Effete often has a derogatory sense, implying contempt when describing people.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The old guard dismissed the new recruits as effete intellectuals.
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Physical Weakness

Used when someone or something shows a lack of energy or strength, often after being strong.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The once dominant team appeared effete after many losses.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Loss of Integrity

Implies a loss of moral or artistic quality that was once present or expected.

Illustration for Loss of Integrity
Critics called the new release an effete sequel, lacking the original's boldness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Effete often has a derogatory sense, implying contempt when describing people.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The old guard dismissed the new recruits as effete intellectuals.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Weakness

Used when someone or something shows a lack of energy or strength, often after being strong.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The once dominant team appeared effete after many losses.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Loss of Integrity

Implies a loss of moral or artistic quality that was once present or expected.

Illustration for Loss of Integrity
Critics called the new release an effete sequel, lacking the original's boldness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Effete often has a derogatory sense, implying contempt when describing people.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The old guard dismissed the new recruits as effete intellectuals.
Visual representation of the word "Effete"

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Quote examples

Ameen Rihani

Lebanese Writer

An idealist is ahead of his time only in the sense that he is articulate. The same is true of a nation. For even primitive people, even effete races have a message for those above or below them. The heritage of the Ideal, however small can not be exhausted.
Portrait of Ameen Rihani

Quote examples

A. A. Gill

British Writer

People collect boredom, they hoard it, they wallow in it, hoping that one day it'll be of interest and become an effete ennui. Let me tell you, it doesn't.
Portrait of A. A. Gill

Quote examples

Ameen Rihani

Lebanese Writer

An idealist is ahead of his time only in the sense that he is articulate. The same is true of a nation. For even primitive people, even effete races have a message for those above or below them. The heritage of the Ideal, however small can not be exhausted.
Portrait of Ameen Rihani

Quote examples

A. A. Gill

British Writer

People collect boredom, they hoard it, they wallow in it, hoping that one day it'll be of interest and become an effete ennui. Let me tell you, it doesn't.
Portrait of A. A. Gill
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