1. in a manner that is exhausted of energy, vitality, or effectiveness; weakly or feebly
Usage: adverb form of effete; often used to describe behavior or performance lacking vigor or purpose

Examples

• He gestured effetely at the proposal, showing little genuine interest.
• The aging aristocrat spoke effetely about the modern world he no longer understood.
• She moved effetely through the room, as if drained of all purpose.
• The performance was delivered effetely, lacking any real passion or conviction.
• He dismissed the criticism effetely, too tired to mount a proper defense.