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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My favorite finds are this edgy black leather trench coat that’s an easy day-to-night layer, as well as this cropped puffer jacket that landed on Oprah’s Favorite List this year.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Cute flapped cargo pockets on both legs that give them a sportier, slightly edgier vibe.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Her penchant for leather jackets and edgy jewelry aren't the only factors contributing to this image; her love of black also plays a role.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
This is a modern, edgy project with a great script and a talented filmmaker.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Cute flapped cargo pockets on both legs that give them a sportier, slightly edgier vibe.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Her penchant for leather jackets and edgy jewelry aren't the only factors contributing to this image; her love of black also plays a role.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
This is a modern, edgy project with a great script and a talented filmmaker.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
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 5 Dec. 2025.
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