To reveal details about (a movie or a book, for example) before someone has a chance to discover these details on their own: The article spoiled the next episode of my favorite tv show. (of a person, especially a child) indulged excessively or pampered, with a harmful effect on character.

Definition of 'spoiled' spoiled in british english (spรฉรฉยชld ) adjective another form of spoilt Someone, especially a child, who is spoiled is allowed to do or have anything that they want, usually with the result that they behave badly and do not show respect to other people: Someone, especially a child, who is spoiled is allowed to do or have anything that they want, usually with the result that they behave badly and do not show respect to other people: For the simple past tense, brits (like americans) prefer spoiled. here's some simple advice: If you're unsure whether to use spoiled or spoilt, use spoiled. To damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc. : Drought spoiled the corn crop.

If you're unsure whether to use spoiled or spoilt, use spoiled. To damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc. : Drought spoiled the corn crop. See examples of spoil used in a sentence. Spoiled and spoilt are two spellings of the past tense conjugation of spoil, which means to rot or to ruin something. Spoiled is the preferred spelling in all language communities.

Spoiled is the preferred spelling in all language communities.