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Comparative for decaying or no longer fresh
“French medical writers regarded stale bread as potentially harmful, which, when eaten in large amounts, could cause potentially serious indigestions.”
Comparative for having a stale, warm and stuffy atmosphere
“The growing demand for natural ventilation underlines concern by office workers about the stale air and pollutants trapped in sealed, air-conditioned buildings.”
Comparative for repeated often to the point of being stale or commonplace
“Hey, why make valid points that might require the patience and attention of our country when you can continually score with the same old stale catchphrases.”
Comparative for unfashionably old or out of date
“Steve's daily attire had deteriorated to a stale pair of jeans, a filthy T-shirt, and a worn-out pair of Nikes.”
Comparative for boring or severely lacking in interest
“We find that many of the Colleges are to fill up this interval by repeating the same old stale lectures to the same classes.”
Comparative for displeasing to taste or when eaten
Comparative for foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere
Comparative for out of practice in a skill or subject
Comparative for with little or no rainfall or humidity
Comparative for no longer valid or relevant
Comparative for decaying or deteriorating due to old age
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