Definition

In a way that is no longer fresh or new; lacking originality or freshness.

Example

The bread was left out too long and tasted stalely.

Conversation

I tried that new restaurant yesterday, but the food tasted a bit stalely.

Oh no, that's disappointing! I heard great things about it.

Yeah, I expected fresh flavors, not something that felt old and stalely.

Maybe they need to change their ingredients or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'stalely' originates from the Old English 'stal', meaning a place or position, combined with the suffix '-ly', which indicates a manner or characteristic. Therefore, 'stalely' refers to something done in a manner characteristic of a place or position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stal' as a place and '-ly' as describing how something is done. This helps you remember that 'stalely' means in a manner characteristic of a place.

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