EFFETE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Effete.
How to pronounce effete:
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Effete - as an adjective satellite
Affected, overrefined, and effeminate
Example: "The young man spoke in effete, accented english"
Deprived of vigor and the ability to be effective
Example: "Fundamentalism has flowered because it has concluded that liberalism is effete, ineffectual and impoverished"
Effete - as an adjective
Of substances, quantities etc: exhausted, spent, worn-out.
Lacking strength or vitality; feeble, powerless, impotent.
Decadent, weak through self-indulgence.
(of a person) affected, overrefined
Example Sentences
"The once vibrant culture now seemed effete and devoid of any real substance."
"Many critics argue that modern art has become too effete and lacking in originality."
"His effete lifestyle consisted of lounging by the pool and sipping cocktails."
"The politician's effete mannerisms and excessive grooming made him seem out of touch with his constituents."
"The decadent aristocracy of the time was often seen as effete and self-indulgent."
Word Game Points
Is EFFETE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, effete is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EFFETE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is EFFETE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, effete is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEFFETE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is EFFETE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, effete is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEFFETE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
