CEFR B2

spoilt

adjective

Meaning

Having had too much done for one, or given too many things, leading to bad behavior and an expectation of getting whatever one wants.

Examples

The spoilt child threw a tantrum when his parents refused to buy him another toy.
She was so spoilt by her grandparents that she rarely helped with chores.

Synonyms: pampered, indulged, overindulged, coddled

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spoilt (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /spɔɪlt/

Definition

Having had too much done for one, or given too many things, leading to bad behavior and an expectation of getting whatever one wants.

Examples

The spoilt child threw a tantrum when his parents refused to buy him another toy.
She was so spoilt by her grandparents that she rarely helped with chores.
His constant demands showed how utterly spoilt he had become from years of indulgence.

How to Use spoilt

spoilt by (prepositional phrase): To be negatively affected by something or someone's actions. — "The movie was spoilt by a weak ending."
spoilt for (prepositional phrase): To have an abundance of options, making it hard to choose. — "Customers are spoilt for choice with all the new models."

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