overcivilized
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
- Having or showing an excessive or artificial refinement in manners, tastes, or lifestyle, often implying a loss of naturalness or vitality.
- Some people think modern society has become too overcivilized, with rules for every tiny behavior.
- The novel criticizes the overcivilized elite who have lost touch with simple pleasures.
- His overcivilized tastes meant he could only enjoy gourmet meals, never a simple sandwich.
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