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Meaning of stale
The primary meaning of the word "stale" refers to something that has become dull and uninteresting due to age or overuse.
Etymology of stale
The word "stale" originates from the Old English word "stale", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "staliz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "stel-", meaning "to put" or "to place"
Historically, the word "stale" was used to describe something that had become stale or musty, often due to being stored for too long, and over time its meaning expanded to include something that had become dull or uninteresting
Synonyms
stale
dull
flat
vapid
insipid
bland
tasteless
uninteresting
monotonous
tedious
humdrum
mundane
ordinary
commonplace
trite
hackneyed
worn out
outdated
old
musty
moldy
fusty
stagnant
stalemate
stagnant
lifeless
spiritless
lackluster
uninspiring
unenthusiastic
unexciting
dreary
dismal
gloomy
depressing
dullness
tedium
monotony
sameness
Definitions
- No longer fresh or interesting, having lost appeal or excitement
- * Lacking originality or excitement, having been done or seen many times before
- * Having a stale or musty smell, often due to being stored for too long
Usage Examples
- The stale air in the room made it difficult to breathe
- * The movie was stale and predictable, with no surprising plot twists
- * The company's stale marketing strategy was in need of a refresh
Antonyms
fresh
exciting
new
original
innovative
dynamic
lively
vibrant
enthusiastic
inspiring
thrilling
invigorating
refreshing
revitalizing
stimulating
exhilarating
interesting
captivating
engaging
appealing
attractive
lively
energetic
spirited
zealous
passionate
dedicated