B2adjectiveUK spelling: spoiltrelationshipsfood
US/spɔɪld/
UK/spɔɪld/
(of a child) badly behaved because they always get what they want; also (of food) gone bad
In context
He's a bit spoiled, he cries if he doesn't get a new toy.
Don't eat that yogurt, it's been in the sun and it's spoiled.
Only children aren't always spoiled, that's a myth.
Words that go with spoiled
adjective + noun
- spoiled bratStop acting like a spoiled brat.
- spoiled childA spoiled child often throws tantrums.
- spoiled rottenTheir dog is spoiled rotten.
- spoiled foodThrow away any spoiled food.
adverb + adjective
- a bit spoiledTheir son is a bit spoiled.