Definition of Effete
Effete
ef·fete
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(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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