Effete and Frail

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

Frail adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: he was frail after a long battle with bronchitis

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Effete and frail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effete" instead an adjective "Frail".

Nearby Words: frailty, frailness

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