Stael - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Stael refers to a variant spelling of stale, meaning no longer fresh or new, often used to describe old food or uninteresting ideas. It can also imply something overused or lacking originality.
Definition:
A variant spelling of 'stale,' meaning no longer fresh or interesting.
Synonyms:
musty, old, flat, worn-out
Part of Speech:
adjective, verb
Antonyms:
fresh, new
Common Collocations:
stale bread, stale air, stale joke
Derivatives:
staleness, staling
Usage Tips:
Use 'stael' cautiously; it's archaic and often replaced by 'stale.'
Common Phrases:
none (rarely used in phrases)
Etymology:
Derived from Old French 'estale,' meaning stationary or not fresh.
Examples:
- 1. The bread tasted stael after days on the counter.
- 2. His jokes felt stael and uninspired.
- 3. The room smelled of stael air and dust.
- 4. She threw out the stael crackers.