overcivilized

Definition of overcivilizednext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcivilized
Adjective
  • But new research suggests that our forbears had more varied and cosmopolitan tastes, centuries before the Guide Michelin.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Boston has a younger, cosmopolitan squad and, like Denver, a new-to-the-league manager in Filipa Patão.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While a hearing officer found her removal legally justified, Corpus’ civil grand jury removal case, which requires the higher bar of clear and convincing evidence, remains unresolved.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • And in 2024, after McGregor was found liable in a civil rape case, Proximo stopped using his name or likeness to promote the whiskey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster