spoiled
Translation
spoilt, ruined, rotten
Examples
He is a spoiled child.
He is a spoilt child.
The milk has spoiled.
The milk has gone off.
Our vacation was spoiled by the rain.
Our holiday was spoilt by the rain.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) describes a person or thing He is a spoiled child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruined, damaged, rotten, pampered; Antonyms: unspoiled, fresh, well-behaved
Etymology
From Old French 'espoillier' (to plunder), from Latin 'spoliare' (to strip). The sense of 'to ruin' developed from this.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'spoiled' child who gets so many toys they 'spoil' (ruin) them all. Or food that is left out and 'spoils' (goes bad).