spoiled

/spɔɪld/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The state of being heavily pampered.

Adjective

Examples

The child was spoiled by constant gifts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “spoiled” mean?

That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

Is “spoiled” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.