Spoiled
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /spɔɪld/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Spoiled is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of spoil.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of spoil.
More Meanings
- (of food) That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
- (of a person) The state of being heavily pampered.
- (of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.
Example Sentences
The child was spoiled by constant gifts.
Word Forms
- spoilt
Synonyms for spoiled
Depending on context, synonyms include maggoted, bad, rotten, soft, stale, ill-natured.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stale, ill-natured, soft, bad, coddled, pampered.
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