edgier; edgiest
1
: having an edge : sharp
3
: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality
an edgy film
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The edgy corset included boning that framed the lace fabric.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The company anonymously monitors all customer usage and is prepared to ground customers who damage the aircraft or get edgy with battery capacity.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The film is devoid of real issues, but rich with edgy American symbolism.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2024
The latest additions to the Roma family of watches continue to embody that original DNA with their case design and geometry, but with a modern, edgy full black DLC treatment.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Hard Candy Head to Walmart to grab something from the sweetly edgy drugstore darling, Hard Candy.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Project leaders are free to contract with outsiders to assist – enlisting some of the world’s best minds for edgy research with specific goals.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
During the day, a denim skirt and tee can never go wrong, and at night a minidress, whether bodycon or loose, gives you an edgy feel.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The hits from 1989 blending delicate melodies with edgy sounds have stood the test of time, dynamically shaking the hearts and bodies of those witnessing them live.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The company anonymously monitors all customer usage and is prepared to ground customers who damage the aircraft or get edgy with battery capacity.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The film is devoid of real issues, but rich with edgy American symbolism.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2024
The latest additions to the Roma family of watches continue to embody that original DNA with their case design and geometry, but with a modern, edgy full black DLC treatment.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Hard Candy Head to Walmart to grab something from the sweetly edgy drugstore darling, Hard Candy.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Project leaders are free to contract with outsiders to assist – enlisting some of the world’s best minds for edgy research with specific goals.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
During the day, a denim skirt and tee can never go wrong, and at night a minidress, whether bodycon or loose, gives you an edgy feel.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The hits from 1989 blending delicate melodies with edgy sounds have stood the test of time, dynamically shaking the hearts and bodies of those witnessing them live.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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