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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One detail found in various shoes was a metal ring that lent an edgy element to various silhouettes, from the aforementioned sandal to a heeled sandal, which embodied dainty minimalism with an asymmetrical strap.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
At night, try layering an edgy leather bomber jacket over a romantic slip dress—the contrasting silhouettes work surprisingly well together.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
And now Jackson, who has looked unsettled and edgy in recent weeks, is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for a game or two.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Known for her commanding stage presence, Hendrix leaned into the song’s edgy vibe with sharp lines and dramatic flair.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
At night, try layering an edgy leather bomber jacket over a romantic slip dress—the contrasting silhouettes work surprisingly well together.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
And now Jackson, who has looked unsettled and edgy in recent weeks, is dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for a game or two.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Known for her commanding stage presence, Hendrix leaned into the song’s edgy vibe with sharp lines and dramatic flair.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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