Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spoiled
adjective
/spɔɪld/
Definition
The past tense of spoil, meaning to have harmed, damaged, or affected negatively something or someone, often by giving excessive care or pampering.
Examples
- The milk was spoiled after being left out all day.
- He was a spoiled child who always got what he wanted.
- After weeks without care, the fruit had spoiled beyond use.
Meaning
To be spoiled means to be made incapable of being used or enjoyed, be it food going bad or a person becoming overly pampered and demanding due to excessive indulgence.
Synonyms
- rotten
- decayed
- damaged
- ruined
- pampered
