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musty(adjective, dull, set, flat)
6
worn-out(adjective, dull, set, flat)
5
fusty(adjective, dull, tired, old)
4
cliche(noun, dull, set, flat)
3
dry(adjective, dull, simple, flat)
3
flat(adjective, dull, set, simple)
2
dead(adjective, dull, simple, flat)
2
insipid(adjective, dull, flat, stupid)
2
out-of-date(adjective, flat, stupid, ordinary)
1
cliché-ridden(dull, standard, old, sour)
1
decayed(adjective, last, original, old)
1
drab(adjective, dull, simple, clean)
1
effete(adjective, dull, beat, tired)
1
mawkish(adjective, dull, tired, old)
1
passé(adjective, last, original, old)
1
past(adjective, dull, last, original)
1
repetitious(adjective, dull, flat, stupid)
1
watery(adjective, stupid, ordinary, commonplace)
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bent(adjective, dull, tired, old)
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dried(adjective, old, sour, musty)
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