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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Zeroing in on racingcore, no less, the collection featured an edgy varsity jacket inspired by mechanics’ gear on the racetrack.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Italian denim brand Diesel has been a fixture on the scene since the 1970s, celebrated for its edgy and irreverent styles that defined Italian streetwear.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Experts break down the origins of this edgy protective style—and how to pull it off in 2025.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Inglesby writes sensitive but flinty women with a gentle yet edgy, masterful touch.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Italian denim brand Diesel has been a fixture on the scene since the 1970s, celebrated for its edgy and irreverent styles that defined Italian streetwear.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Experts break down the origins of this edgy protective style—and how to pull it off in 2025.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Inglesby writes sensitive but flinty women with a gentle yet edgy, masterful touch.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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