Decayed
Decayed adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.
Usage example: a candidate who vehemently rejects the idea that liberalism is a decayed political philosophy
Effeminate and decayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Decayed".
Effeminate
Effeminate adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women.
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Synonyms for Effeminate
Decayed and effeminate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decayed" instead an adjective "Effeminate".
Nearby Word: effeminacy
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