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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This was an older, edgier, and even darker Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) than the dour young girl Christina Ricci made famous in the 1990s.
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ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to its permanent collection, the museum is known for its edgy exhibitions, like a recent one that examined sexuality in Lithuania during Soviet days.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The network has handed a greenlight to The Snake, a social experiment competition series hosted by edgy standup comedian Jim Jefferies.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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—Anna Chan, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to its permanent collection, the museum is known for its edgy exhibitions, like a recent one that examined sexuality in Lithuania during Soviet days.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The network has handed a greenlight to The Snake, a social experiment competition series hosted by edgy standup comedian Jim Jefferies.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
The edgy collars and clothing are available now in sizes for all dogs, from XS to XL, with prices ranging from $15 to $95 on FreakOnALeash.com.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 22 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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