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overrefine

/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/

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verb

C2formalcommon/ˌoʊ.vər.rɪˈfaɪn/

A verb meaning to refine or perfect something excessively, often to the point of diminishing returns or unnaturalness.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий чрезмерно очищать или совершенствовать что-либо, часто до точки убывающей отдачи или неестественности.
  1. Refine excessively C2 formal

    To refine something too much, often making it less effective or natural by adding excessive subtlety or detail.

    • The artist overrefined the painting until it lost its original charm.
    • In his quest for perfection, he overrefined the design, making it impractical.
    • The chef overrefined the sauce, removing its robust flavor.

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    Synonyms: overdooverwork

  • overrefined past participle
  • overrefined past simple
  • overrefining present participle
  • overrefines third person singular