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spoil·ed
 spoiled
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- pronunciation:
- spoIld
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a misguided sense that one is entitled to have one's desires and wishes gratified, resulting from overly indulgent treatment by parents or others.
The parents granted the child's every wish, so it was no surprise that he became intensely spoiled.- antonyms:
- unspoiled
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| definition 2: |
being accustomed to a favorable situation and therefore being unable, or potentially unable, to adjust easily to a less favorable situation.
We got very spoiled when we had our own car, so we're not happy about having to take the bus now. |
| definition 3: |
of food, beginning to decay.
I had to throw away the milk because it was spoiled. |
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