1. excessively refined or sophisticated in culture or behavior, often to the point of being artificial or losing natural vigor
Usage: often implies criticism

Examples

• The critic argued that modern society had become overcivilized and lost touch with nature.
• She felt the overcivilized atmosphere of the elite social club was stifling.
• The philosopher warned against becoming so overcivilized that we forget our basic human instincts.
• His overcivilized mannerisms seemed artificial and forced.
• The novel portrayed characters who were overcivilized and disconnected from authentic emotion.
• Some believe that overcivilized societies lose their creative energy.