1 Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit : The soft, effete society that marked the final years of the Roman empire.

2 Depleted in strength, energy, or freshness : An effeterock band that had done too many concert tours and sung their old hits too many times.

3 Lacking bodily strength : The Western ranch takes effete youths from comfortable suburbs and turns them into rugged wranglers.

4 Lacking strength of will or character : The governor is too effete to take on the powerful special interests that really run this state.

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