What does enfeebled mean?
Enfeebled means simple past and past participle of enfeeble.
Enfeebled
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of enfeeble.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of enfeeble
- Weakened; reduced to a powerless state.
Example Sentences
So enfeebled was resolution in him that he could only palter at a fatuous picture of himself carrying Podson bodily over the lagoon and dumping him on the sand dunes.
In commercial after commercial, humans are oblivious, enfeebled, barely functioning idiots beset by more tasks, stimuli and demands on their time than anyone could reasonably handle.
Synonyms for enfeebled
Antonyms for enfeebled
Related Words
Word Forms
- more enfeebled
- most enfeebled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enfeebled?
Common synonyms include infirm, debilitated, seedy, unhealthy.
What is the opposite of enfeebled?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use enfeebled in a sentence?
So enfeebled was resolution in him that he could only palter at a fatuous picture of himself carrying Podson bodily over the lagoon and dumping him on the sand dunes.
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