effete in a sentence
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Definition
Effete: lacking vitality, energy, or effectiveness; marked by a decline in strength or vigor.
Crossword clues for effete
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "effete".
- Lacking strength or vitality.
- Weakened and ineffective over time.
- Describing something worn out and ineffective.
- Characterized by a loss of energy.
- Diminished in power or effectiveness.
Effete sentence examples
- The once vibrant community had become effete, lacking the energy to inspire new ideas.
- Critics described his poetry as effete, claiming it lacked the raw emotion found in more contemporary works.
- As the empire expanded, its leaders became increasingly effete, more concerned with luxury than governance.
- The effete aristocracy struggled to adapt to the changing social landscape, clinging to outdated traditions.
- Her effete demeanor masked a sharp intellect that often surprised those who underestimated her.