Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spoilt

Adjective

/spɔɪlt/

Definition

Spoilt refers to something that has gone bad or is damaged, often used in relation to food, or it can refer to a person who has been overindulged and has become ungrateful or difficult.

Examples

The milk had gone spoilt after being left out of the fridge for too long.
He was a spoilt child who never learned to appreciate anything.
They threw away the spoilt fruit that had started to rot.

Meaning

The term ‘spoilt’ can describe items that are no longer good for use or consumption due to decay, or it can characterize a person spoiled by excessive pampering and lack of discipline.