spoiled
Translation
spoiled, pampered, rotten
Examples
He is a very spoiled child.
He is a very spoiled child.
The milk has spoiled.
The milk has spoiled.
Grammar Patterns
a spoiled ((noun)) used to describe a person, usually a child, who is overindulged He is a very spoiled child.
((sth.)) has spoiled used to describe food that is no longer fresh The milk has spoiled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pampered, indulged, rotten, bad; Antonyms: well-behaved, fresh
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to spoil', meaning to ruin or diminish the value of something.
Memory Tips
Think of two main scenarios: a 'spoiled' child (ruined by too much attention) and 'spoiled' food (ruined by time).