slightly stale

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

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Examples (10)

  • The bread was slightly stale but still good for toast.
  • I think these biscuits are slightly stale now; they've been open for a week.
  • The air in the long-closed room felt slightly stale and dusty.
  • His arguments on the topic seemed slightly stale and lacked originality.
  • That joke is slightly stale; I've heard it many times before.
  • The coffee tasted slightly stale after sitting on the warmer all morning.
  • Their relationship had become slightly stale, needing some new excitement.
  • The band's performance felt slightly stale, lacking their usual energy.
  • This cake is slightly stale, but a quick warming up will make it edible.
  • After a long journey, the cabin air can often feel slightly stale and dry.