edgy

adjective

ˈe-jē

edgier; edgiest

Synonyms of edgy next

: having an edge : sharp

: being on edge : tense, irritable

: characterized by tension

edgy negotiations

: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality

an edgy film

edgily

ˈe-jə-lē

adverb

edginess

ˈe-jē-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

Too much coffee makes me edgy. Why are you so edgy? Their relationship has always been edgy. one of the director's edgier films

Recent Examples on the Web There are a number of iterations, from low-maintenance and French to super short and edgy, but the crop most beloved by all of our favorite celebrities right now is the bouncy bob haircut. —

Hannah Coates, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2023 San Diego’s art scene is vibrant, edgy, sophisticated, and casual. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023 Tinashe's impeccable bantu knots with triangle parts from the 2022 American Music Awards are edgy, cool, and perfectly complement her red carpet look. —

Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Jan. 2023 Huddled aboard the anonymous train were U.S. President Joe Biden and a skeleton team of advisers accompanied by armed and edgy Secret Service agents, embarking on a secret mission to visit Kyiv, the capital. —

Peter Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023 Huddled aboard the anonymous train were President Biden and a skeleton team of advisers accompanied by armed and edgy Secret Service agents, embarking on a secret mission to visit Kyiv. —

Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023 That at least gave everyone a chance to catch their breath from a BRITs that was somehow both predictable and unpredictable, a tad bland and rather edgy, depending on your standpoint. —

Mark Sutherland, Variety, 11 Feb. 2023 French designer Justine Clenqeut started her line due to a lack of high-quality, but affordable and edgy jewelry in the market. —

Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2023 Doja Cat opted for a black sequined ensemble by Givenchy at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards, striking a perfect balance between glam and edgy. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023 See More

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