edgy
/'edʤi/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Nervous, tense, or anxious: Describes a state of being easily irritated, on edge, or in a state of nervous tension.
- Sharp or having a clear edge: (Less common in general usage) Describes something with a distinct, sharp edge or boundary.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a person's mood or state:
- She felt edgy before her big presentation.
- The constant noise from the construction site made him edgy.
- Describing an atmosphere or situation:
- There was an edgy silence in the room after the argument.
- The city had an edgy vibe at night.
Advanced Usage
- "Edgy humor" or "edgy content": Refers to humor, art, or media that is deliberately provocative, unconventional, or on the cutting edge, often dealing with controversial topics.
- The comedian is known for his edgy jokes about politics.
- To be "on edge": This related phrase is a common synonym for feeling nervous or tense.
- Waiting for the test results had her on edge all day.
Variants and Related Words
- Edge (n): The border or sharp side of an object; a state of nervous tension (e.g., ).
- Edgily (adv): In a nervous or tense manner.
- He paced edgily around the room.
- Edginess (n): The quality or state of being edgy.
- She couldn't hide the edginess in her voice.
Synonyms
- Nervous: Easily agitated or alarmed.
- Tense: Unable to relax because of nervousness or stress.
- Anxious: Experiencing worry or unease.
- Jittery: Nervous or unable to relax.
- Irritable: Easily annoyed or made angry.
Antonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness or anger.
- Relaxed: Free from tension and anxiety.
- Composed: Having one's feelings under control.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- On edge: In a state of nervous tension or anxiety.
- The suspenseful movie had me on edge the whole time.
- Live on the edge: To live in a risky or exciting way.
- He's a thrill-seeker who loves to live on the edge. (Note: This idiom uses "edge," not directly "edgy," but is conceptually related to tension and risk.)
Adjective
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being in a tense state
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