What does spoilt mean?
Spoilt means (UK) Having lost its original value.
Spoilt
/spɔɪlt/ · adjective
Meaning
(UK) Having lost its original value.
Definitions by Sense
- (UK) Having lost its original value
- Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
- (of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character, especially due to pampering
- simple past and past participle of spoil
Example Sentences
The food went spoilt in the heat and had to be thrown away.
The child was so spoilt that she expected everything to be done for her.
After years of luxury, he became a spoilt brat.
Synonyms for spoilt
Antonyms for spoilt
Related Words
Word Forms
- more spoilt
- most spoilt
- spoiled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for spoilt?
Common synonyms include bad, stale, blighted, destroyed.
What is the opposite of spoilt?
Possible antonyms include eatable, edible, fresh, good.
How do you use spoilt in a sentence?
The food went spoilt in the heat and had to be thrown away.
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