Top synonyms for “stale”: cold, dusty, moth-eaten, addled, bad, cold, corrupt, day-old, and 15 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)urinate, of cattle and horses
- (adjective)lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age“stale bread”
- (adjective)lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new“moth-eaten theories about race”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "stale"?
Common synonyms for "stale" include cold, dusty, moth-eaten, addled, bad, cold. Our thesaurus lists 23 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "stale"?
Antonyms for "stale" include fresh. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "stale" mean?
urinate, of cattle and horses
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