Pronunciation: /spɔɪld/

Definitions of spoiled

verb past tense of spoil, meaning to harm the quality or condition of something

Example Sentences

A1 The child spoiled their dinner by refusing to eat vegetables.

A2 She spoiled her younger sister by always giving in to her demands.

B1 The company spoiled their employees with extravagant holiday bonuses.

B2 The wealthy heiress spoiled herself with designer clothes and expensive vacations.

C1 The politician was accused of being spoiled and out of touch with the needs of the people.

C2 The celebrity's entourage constantly spoiled her with lavish gifts and special treatment.

adjective damaged or harmed in some way

Example Sentences

A1 The spoiled milk in the fridge needs to be thrown out.

A2 The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

B1 She grew up in a wealthy family and was quite spoiled as a result.

B2 The spoiled brat always expects to get everything they want.

C1 The spoiled celebrity demanded special treatment at the event.

C2 Her spoiled attitude made it difficult for others to work with her.

Examples of spoiled in a Sentence

formal The child was spoiled with expensive toys and lavish gifts.

informal She's so spoiled, always getting what she wants.

slang He's a total spoiled brat.

figurative The spoiled milk left a sour taste in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of spoiled

past tense

spoiled

plural

spoiled

comparative

more spoiled

superlative

most spoiled

present tense

spoil

future tense

will spoil

perfect tense

have spoiled

continuous tense

is spoiling

singular

spoiled

positive degree

spoiled

infinitive

to spoil

gerund

spoiling

participle

spoiled

Origin and Evolution of spoiled

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'spoiled' originated from the Old French word 'espoillier' which means to plunder or strip of possessions.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'spoiled' has evolved to also include the idea of being pampered or indulged excessively.