Pronunciation

/stəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Not fresh or lively; lacking in novelty or interest. “The air in the room felt stale after hours without ventilation.”
  • Noun: A stale item, such as bread or air. “The bread had become stale after a few days.”

Phrases

• “Stalemate” (noun) - a situation in a game where neither player can make a move without their own piece being captured.
• “Grow stale” (phrase) - to become uninteresting or predictable over time.
• “Avoid a stale conversation” (idiom) - prevent a discussion from becoming dull or repetitive.

Example Sentences

• “The air in the basement was stale from lack of circulation.”
• “Their relationship had grown stale after years of routine.”
• “After a long day at work, the smell of the stale pizza still lingered in the office.”

Synonyms

• Dull
• Flat
• Monotonous
• Unfresh
• Stale-smelling
• Bland

Antonyms

• Fresh
• Invigorating
• Lively
• Exciting
• New
• Novelty