What does spoilsome mean?
Spoilsome means Characterised by spoiling or ruin; ruinous.
Spoilsome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characterised by spoiling or ruin; ruinous.
Example Sentences
They muss our Monday washing up; on Tuesdays steal our tubs; a most distressful nuisance are these soilsome, spoilsome Blubs.
A childish (and Rousseau-ist) view of children as noble savages often is part of a belief that nature is a sweet garden and science and technology are spoilsome intrusions.
In my country, it's awful weather. And spoilsome weather.
Back in the spoilsome comforts of Kodiak and about to fly south again, I trade friendly barbs with my skipper over the seven-day St. Matthew opening.
My spoilsome sin is ever in front of my face.
Synonyms for spoilsome
Antonyms for spoilsome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more spoilsome
- most spoilsome
Usage Notes
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They muss our Monday washing up; on Tuesdays steal our tubs; a most distressful nuisance are these soilsome, spoilsome Blubs.
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