Enfeebled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /in-ˈfē-bəl/ en·fee·ble

Meaning & Definition of Enfeebled

Enfeebled (verb)

  1. to make feeble, deprive of strength

Enfeebled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking bodily strength

    "the enfeebled old woman now needs a companion to help her with everyday tasks"

    similar: asthenic, debilitated, delicate, down-and-out, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, languid, low, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, slight, soft, softened, tender, unsubstantial, wasted, weak, weakened, wimpish, wimpy
    related: disabled, incapacitated, invalid, paralyzed, broken-down, decrepit, impotent, powerless, breakable, flimsy, fragile, dizzy, groggy, rocky, unsteady, woozy, drained, exhausted, flagging, tired, weary, worn-out, damaged, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, unsound, resistless, susceptible, unresistant, vulnerable, yielding
    opposite: mighty, powerful, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong
    near: able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, fit, husky, muscular, sinewy, strapping, virile, hard, hardy, lusty, red-blooded, robust, sturdy, tough, fortified, hardened, inured, strengthened, toughened, energetic, energized, invigorated, vigorous, vitalized, hale, healthy, sound, capable, competent, convalescing, recovering, recuperating

Enfeebled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to diminish the physical strength of

    "long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone"

    similar: debilitated, devitalized, enervated, etiolated, prostrated, sapped, softened, tired, wasted, weakened
    related: crippled, disabled, hamstrung, incapacitated, depleted, depressed, exhausted, impoverished, unmanned, washed out, damaged, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, invalided, laid up, broke down, ground (down), wore down, wore out, paralyzed
    opposite: beefed (up), fortified, strengthened
    near: energized, invigorated, recruited, rejuvenated, vitalized, hardened, seasoned, toughened

Related Entry: Enfeeble (verb)

Enfeeble is a different word from Enfeebled. The synonyms below are for enfeeble, not for enfeebled.

  1. to diminish the physical strength of

    "long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone"

    similar: debilitate, devitalize, enervate, etiolate, prostrate, sap, soften, tire, waste, weaken
    related: cripple, disable, hamstring, incapacitate, deplete, depress, exhaust, impoverish, unman, wash out, damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, invalid, lay up, break down, grind (down), wear down, wear out, paralyze
    opposite: beef (up), fortify, strengthen
    near: energize, invigorate, recruit, rejuvenate, vitalize, harden, season, toughen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enfeebled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enfeebled:

asthenic, debilitated, delicate, down-and-out, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, languid, low, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, slight, soft, softened, tender, unsubstantial, wasted, weak, weakened, wimpish, wimpy, devitalized, etiolated, tired

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enfeebled

Words with the opposite meaning of Enfeebled:

mighty, powerful, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong, beefed (up), fortified, strengthened

Related Words for Enfeebled

disabled, incapacitated, invalid, paralyzed, broken-down, decrepit, impotent, powerless, breakable, flimsy, fragile, dizzy, groggy, rocky, unsteady, woozy, drained, exhausted, flagging, weary, worn-out, damaged, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, unsound, resistless, susceptible, unresistant

Near Antonyms of Enfeebled

able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, fit, husky, muscular, sinewy, strapping, virile, hard, hardy, lusty, red-blooded, robust, sturdy, tough, hardened, inured, toughened, energetic, energized, invigorated, vigorous, vitalized, hale, healthy, sound, capable, competent

Word Forms of Enfeebled

Inflections: enfeebling

Derived words: enfeeblement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enfeebled

Middle English enfeblen, from Anglo-French enfebler, enfeblir, from en- + feble feeble

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Enfeebled

What does "Enfeebled" mean?

"Enfeebled" means to make feeble, deprive of strength. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make feeble, deprive of strength. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enfeebled"?

Other words for "Enfeebled" include asthenic, debilitated, delicate, down-and-out, effete, enervated, faint and feeble. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enfeebled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enfeebled"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enfeebled". Common alternatives include asthenic, debilitated, delicate, down-and-out, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail and infirm.

What is the opposite of "Enfeebled"?

Antonyms of "Enfeebled" include mighty, powerful, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong, beefed (up) and fortified. Near antonyms include able-bodied, athletic, beefy and brawny.

How do you use "Enfeebled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enfeebled" in a sentence: "the enfeebled old woman now needs a companion to help her with everyday tasks"; "long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone".

Is "Enfeebled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enfeebled" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Enfeebled"?

"Enfeebled" is pronounced /in-ˈfē-bəl/ and divided into syllables as en·fee·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Enfeebled"?

"Enfeebled" comes from Middle English enfeblen, from Anglo-French enfebler, enfeblir, from en- + feble feeble. First known use: 14th century.