Enfeebled

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfiːbəld/

Definitions of enfeebled

verb to make weak or feeble

Example Sentences

A1 The old man was enfeebled by his illness and could barely walk.

A2 Years of neglect had enfeebled the once strong building.

B1 The lack of exercise had enfeebled her muscles, making it difficult to lift heavy objects.

B2 The prolonged illness enfeebled her body, leaving her unable to perform daily tasks.

C1 The emotional trauma had enfeebled her spirit, making it hard for her to find joy in life.

C2 The corrupt government enfeebled the economy, leading to widespread poverty and instability.

Examples of enfeebled in a Sentence

formal The elderly man's enfeebled body made it difficult for him to walk without assistance.

informal After being sick for weeks, she felt enfeebled and exhausted.

slang Dude, I partied so hard last night, I feel totally enfeebled today.

figurative The team's enfeebled defense couldn't stop the opposing team's relentless offense.

Grammatical Forms of enfeebled

• past tense: enfeebled
• plural: enfeebled
• comparative: more enfeebled
• superlative: most enfeebled
• present tense: enfeeble
• future tense: will enfeeble
• perfect tense: has enfeebled
• continuous tense: is enfeebling
• singular: enfeebled
• positive degree: enfeebled
• infinitive: to enfeeble
• gerund: enfeebling
• participle: enfeebled

Origin and Evolution of enfeebled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'enfeebled' originated from the Old French word 'enfeblir' which means to weaken or make feeble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'enfeebled' has retained its original meaning of weakening or making feeble, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that has been made less strong or effective.