adjective
spoiled
spoyld
adjective
1
No longer fit to eat or use; gone bad.
"The spoiled milk had a sour smell."
2
Overindulged and used to getting one's own way.
"The spoiled child threw a tantrum when told no."
How to Use Spoiled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGone bad (of food), or overindulged and demanding (of a person).
Common pairings
spoiled rotten
spoiled food
Word Forms
more spoiled comparative, most spoiled superlative
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