English example sentences with "effete"

The once-mighty empire had grown effete, bloated with luxury and devoid of vigor.
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His effete manners and delicate gestures made him seem out of place among the rugged sailors.
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The critics dismissed the film as an effete imitation of earlier, bolder works.
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The aristocracy had become effete, living off inherited wealth and outdated traditions.
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