adj

spoilt

spoylt

Spoilt (adj) means Ruined or damaged in a way that reduces its value or quality. Example: “The picnic was spoilt by the sudden downpour.”

adj

Ruined or damaged in a way that reduces its value or quality.

"The picnic was spoilt by the sudden downpour."

"Her surprise was spoilt when he mentioned it too early."

Of food, gone bad and no longer safe or pleasant to eat.

"The milk had gone spoilt after being left out overnight."

Used to overindulgence and behaving in a demanding, selfish way as a result of being given too much.

"He's a spoilt kid who expects a new gadget every birthday."

How to use spoilt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRuined, gone off, or (of a person) used to getting everything they want.

UK vs US

British English prefers "spoilt"; American English almost always uses "spoiled" instead.

Common pairings

spoilt child spoilt for choice spoilt milk

Word forms

more spoilt comparative, most spoilt superlative

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Antonyms

eatable edible fresh good unspoilt

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spoilt” mean?

The word “spoilt” means ruined or damaged in a way that reduces its value or quality. In plain terms, ruined, gone off, or (of a person) used to getting everything they want.

How do you pronounce “spoilt”?

“Spoilt” is pronounced spoylt (/spɔɪlt/ in IPA).

How do you use “spoilt” in a sentence?

Here is “spoilt” used in a sentence: “The picnic was spoilt by the sudden downpour.”

What is the opposite of “spoilt”?

The opposite of “spoilt” — its antonyms — are eatable, edible, fresh, good and unspoilt.

What part of speech is “spoilt”?

“Spoilt” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “spoilt” have?

“Spoilt” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ruined or damaged in a way that reduces its value or quality.

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