26984 words

spoiled

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
Someone, especially a child, who is spoiled is allowed to do or have anything that they want, usually with the result that they behave badly and do not show respect to other people:

Examples:

He is behaving like a spoiled child!
As a child she was a bit precocious and spoilt.
3
treated very well, and better than is usual or expected :

Examples:

The children cooked all the meals on Mother's Day - I felt really spoiled.
We had a woman come and clean our house twice a week - we were so spoiled.
4
destroyed, damaged, or no longer able to be used:

Examples:

spoiled meat
5
(of a person) treated very well or too well:

Examples:

You’re acting like a spoiled brat.

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