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unspilled

unspilled

1 4.5
Still in its container after movement, with no liquid falling out
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈspɪld/
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  • After the bumpy ride, his coffee was still unspilled in the cup.

Examples

  • The waiter delivered the soup bowls unspilled to the customers.

  • I found an unspilled cup of coffee on the counter.

  • She managed to keep the glass unspilled despite the crowded room.

  • The unspilled drink sat on the table.

  • The child carefully carried the cup, ensuring it remained unspilled during the walk.

  • Despite the bumpy ride, the water in his bottle stayed unspilled on the table.

  • She was proud of her skill in keeping the paint unspilled while working on the project.

How Spilled

unspilled
1 4.5
sealed
2.5

Surface Forms

unspilled positive

Morphology

unspilled = spill (transparent) = un + spill + ed

The word is clearly derived from 'spill', with 'un-' indicating negation and '-ed' forming an adjective.

Etymology

Unspilled is built from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the verb spill meaning 'to let liquid fall', so it means something did not fall out. That's why unspilled describes a cup or bowl that stayed full and did not spill.