# spoiled

Pronunciation: US say "SPOYLD" /spɔɪld/; UK

## Adjective

1. No longer usable or edible because it has rotted or gone bad.
   - Simple: No longer good to eat or use because it has gone bad.
   - _Spoiled vegetables at the back of the fridge had begun to rot._
   - _The campers found their food was spoiled after the cooler failed overnight._
2. Made selfish or greedy in character by too much pampering.
   - Simple: Selfish and demanding because of always getting too much of what they want.
   - _Their spoiled son sulked for hours after being denied a second dessert._
   - _Years of indulgence left her spoiled and unable to handle the smallest disappointment._
3. Given a great deal of pampering, attention, and indulgent treatment.
   - Simple: Treated with a lot of care, attention, and nice things.
   - _On vacation they felt thoroughly spoiled by the resort's attentive staff._
   - _The grandparents love having the children over so they can keep them happily spoiled._

## Verb

4. Simple past and past participle of spoil. — simple past and past participle of spoil
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of spoil. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The unexpected rain spoiled their picnic in the park._
   - _Years of luxury had spoiled him for ordinary comforts._

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