spoiled

The word “spoiled” means no longer fit to eat or use; gone bad. In plain terms, gone bad (of food), or overindulged and demanding (of a person).

“Spoiled” is pronounced spoyld (/spɔɪld/ in IPA).

Here is “spoiled” used in a sentence: “The spoiled milk had a sour smell.”

“Spoiled” is an adjective.

“Spoiled” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Spoiled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: no longer fit to eat or use; gone bad.

"Spoiled" and "spoilt" are both past tense and past participle forms of the verb "spoil," with the same meanings. "Spoiled" is more common in American English, while "spoilt" is more typical in British English. Both can describe food gone bad or a person who has been overindulged.

Describing someone as "spoiled" is generally negative, implying they are overindulged and used to getting their own way, often to the point of poor behaviour. It is commonly used informally to criticize entitled or ungrateful attitudes, especially in children. The tone can range from mild teasing to a genuine insult depending on context.

Food is generally considered spoiled when it is no longer fit to eat, often shown by an off smell, unusual texture, or change in colour. FreeDict does not provide food-safety guidance beyond the word's meaning. The adjective simply describes food that has gone bad rather than specifying how to detect it.