1. the act or process of adding too much sugar or sweetener to something

1. present participle of oversweeten; to add too much sugar or sweetener to food or drink

Examples

• The oversweetening of the dessert made it difficult to enjoy the delicate flavors of the fruit.
• She complained about the oversweetening in the store-bought lemonade.
• Oversweetening the coffee can mask the natural taste of the beans.
• The baker avoided oversweetening the cake by using less sugar than the original recipe called for.
• Many parents worry about oversweetening their children's drinks with added sugars.
• The chef was careful not to oversweeten the sauce, balancing sweetness with acidity.