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effete

adjective

/ɪˈfiːt/

Meaning

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

weak, decadent, exhausted, powerless, overrefined

vigorous, strong, powerful

effete culture, effete society, effete aristocracy, effete leadership

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

Developing something new or implementing for the first time

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.