edgier; edgiest
1
: having an edge : sharp
3
: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality
an edgy film
Examples of edgy in a Sentence
Too much coffee makes me edgy.
Why are you so edgy?
Their relationship has always been edgy.
one of the director's edgier films
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Styled with a slouchy leather bomber, metallic retro sneakers, and a pair of silver drop earrings, the spring staple takes on an edgier attitude.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Kristen Stewart, who tends to put her own spin on Chanel’s classic looks, continued that trend in an edgy, black sheer and netted jacket and skirt from the Métiers d’art 2026 collection.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To the filmmakers’ credit, though, tension and edgy humor are sustained for nearly 90 minutes of caustic entertainment.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Kristen Stewart, who tends to put her own spin on Chanel’s classic looks, continued that trend in an edgy, black sheer and netted jacket and skirt from the Métiers d’art 2026 collection.
—Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To the filmmakers’ credit, though, tension and edgy humor are sustained for nearly 90 minutes of caustic entertainment.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for edgy
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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