overrefine
/ˌoʊvərrɪˈfaɪn/
verb
- To refine or polish something too much, often making it less natural or effective.
- The chef warned not to overrefine the sauce, or it would lose its rustic flavor.
- Some writers overrefine their prose until it sounds stiff and unnatural.
- If you overrefine the design, you might remove the charm that made it special.