effete

Meanings

• Adjective

  Decadent, weak, or overrefined, especially morally or intellectually.

  - "The effete aristocrats lived lives of luxury and indulgence."
  - "Despite his effete appearance, he was a brilliant strategist."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈfiːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with effete
deplete , replete , complete , miscellany , velvet

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Variants

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effete , effetely , effeteness , effetenesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'ineffective' or 'impotent', the modern sense of 'effete' emerged in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'effete' comes from the Latin word 'effutus', which means 'blown out' or 'expelled'.

2. In the late 19th century, the term 'effete' was often used to describe members of the aristocracy, who were seen as weak and decadent in comparison to the rising middle class.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decadence: A period of cultural decline, often characterized by moral and artistic degeneration.

2. Weakness: A lack of strength or power, either physical or moral.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'effete' is often used to describe characters who are weak, decadent, or morally bankrupt. For instance, in Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', the protagonist is described as 'effete' and 'decadent'. In art, the term can refer to the decline or degeneration of a style or movement.

How to Memorize "effete"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'effete' describes someone who is 'ineffective' or 'impotent', but has taken on a new meaning of 'decadent' or 'weak'.

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