Decaying and Effete

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Decaying noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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Effete and decaying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effete" instead an adjective "Decaying".

Nearby Words: decay, decayed

Effete adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.

Usage example: the soft, effete society that marked the final years of the Roman empire

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Decaying and effete are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decaying" instead an adjective "Effete".

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