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
Project leaders are free to contract with outsiders to assist – enlisting some of the world’s best minds for edgy research with specific goals.
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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
That’s cool and all, but I was obsessed with Neo and Trinity's tough, edgy looks (including their tiny black shades).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Oprah wore an edgy blazer during an Italian vacation last year.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
San Diego State has proved stronger and edgier physically than SEC schools Alabama and Auburn in the past two NCAA tournaments.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
And what if models of the White House sinking into the ground don’t strike us as all that edgy?
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Vernon looked for warm, edgy, unique, and tailored scents.
—Alice Wolfe, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
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
That’s cool and all, but I was obsessed with Neo and Trinity's tough, edgy looks (including their tiny black shades).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Oprah wore an edgy blazer during an Italian vacation last year.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
San Diego State has proved stronger and edgier physically than SEC schools Alabama and Auburn in the past two NCAA tournaments.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
And what if models of the White House sinking into the ground don’t strike us as all that edgy?
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Vernon looked for warm, edgy, unique, and tailored scents.
—Alice Wolfe, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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