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stale(adjective, dull, set, strong)
15
fusty(adjective, warm, heavy, rank)
11
rank(noun, adjective, foul, disagreeable)
9
fetid(adjective, strong, warm, offensive)
8
threadbare(adjective, dull, set, flat)
8
antiquated(adjective, odd, old, sour)
8
hackneyed(adjective, dull, set, flat)
8
malodorous(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet)
8
spoiled(adjective, old, sour, stale)
8
smelly(adjective, strong, warm, offensive)
7
decayed(verb, adjective, bad, nasty)
7
dull(adjective, set, flat, warm)
7
noisome(adjective, rank, foul, disagreeable)
7
sour(adjective, rank, foul, disagreeable)
7
tired(adjective, dull, set, flat)
7
trite(adjective, dull, set, flat)
6
dusty(adjective, out, old, sour)
6
reeking(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet)
6
shopworn(adjective, dull, set, flat)
6
stinking(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet)
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