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stale
adjective
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stale

How to pronounce stale:

Definition of stale:

stale (adjective):
tasteless or unpalatable from age
(esp. of food) no longer fresh, having being kept too long
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age.

Synonyms for stale:

unoriginalbadboringobligatorytiringconventionalhackdulltireddry
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Antonyms for stale:

freshwetmoistcrispcurrentdamp

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