edgy

adjective

ˈe-jē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
edgier; edgiest
Synonyms of edgy
1
: having an edge : sharp
2
a
: being on edge : tense, irritable
b
: characterized by tension
edgy negotiations
3
: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality
an edgy film
edgily
ˈe-jə-lē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
adverb
edginess
ˈe-jē-nəs How to pronounce edgy (audio)
noun

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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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Lately, Taylor has been leaning into a slightly edgier wardrobe, via leather jackets and slip dresses (perhaps thanks to new bestie Dakota Johnson’s influence). — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 The characters within Haider’s world are stylistically powerful, edgy and erotic. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 This sexy oxblood red is less Hallmark rom-com, more vampire novel—gothic, edgy, and a little intoxicating. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 One of the big criticisms that Meta and other social-media companies face is that their algorithms tend to incentivize edgy, shocking content. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edgy

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of edgy was in 1634

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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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edgy

adjective
ˈej-ē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
edgier; edgiest
1
: having an edge : sharp
2
: tense entry 2 sense 2, irritable
spoke with an edgy tone
edgily
ˈej-ə-lē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
adverb
edginess
ˈej-ē-nəs How to pronounce edgy (audio)
noun
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