Word
spoiled
US/ˈspɔɪɫd/
UK/spˈɔɪld/
Definitions
01food gone bad
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes food that is no longer fresh or safe to eat.
adj. referring to food or organic matter that has decayed or fermented to the point of being inedible.
“The milk smelled sour, so I knew it was spoiled and threw it away.”
“The health inspector noted several crates of spoiled produce in the basement, citing the restaurant for improper refrigeration standards.”
Antonyms
02a person who gets everything
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes someone, especially a child, who behaves badly because they are given too many things or too much attention.
adj. exhibiting a demanding or selfish character as a result of excessive indulgence by parents or guardians.
“The spoiled child screamed in the shop because his mother wouldn't buy him another toy.”
“Critics argued that the protagonist was a spoiled heir whose lack of hardship made it difficult for the audience to sympathise with his minor problems.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“That's the first point."
"If it were not for the war, she would still be a young girl spoiled by her father.” “Nobody likes to have the full plot of a movie spoiled before they’ve even seen it.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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