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Meanings of spoilt in anglès

Having changed its colour, smell or composition (partially or completely), due to being attacked and decomposed by microorganisms (relating to organic matter); damaged by decay.

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Affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity.

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Usage of spoilt in anglès
1
When it comes to young architectural talent Ireland is spoilt for choice.
The Irish Times
2
We have recently been spoilt with hitherto unseen footage from historical events.
The Irish Times
3
In the end, I decided that the series should not be spoilt.
The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta
4
You're also spoilt for choice when it comes to the best slides.
The South African
5
That spoilt the whole thing; her child was as good as dead.
Emile
6
Well, it had been very nice; and now it was all spoilt.
Nocturne
7
You're spoilt with choices of fine dining or traditional fish and chips.
The South African
8
She was, in the full meaning of the term, a spoilt child.
International Short Stories: French
9
The dog sighed, the insincere and pity-seeking sigh of a spoilt animal.
The Old Wives' Tale
10
Users are spoilt for choice when looking to stream their favourite music.
The South African
11
You'll be spoilt for choice, with festivals on loop all summer long.
The South African
12
You're somewhat spoilt for choice when it comes to Cape Town barbers.
The South African
13
In acting honourably, it seemed probable that he had spoilt his life.
In the Year of Jubilee
14
But a tremendous noise beyond the stage would have spoilt the play.
The Soul of the War
15
With so many recipes to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice.
The South African
16
Each time it is spoilt by the amount of litter and debris.
The Irish Times
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Spoilt through the time
Spoilt across language varieties
South Africa
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Less common