edgy
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Synonyms
aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, goosey, het up, hinky [slang], hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy (also queazy), tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed
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In 2014, Destination Cleveland led an effort to rebrand the city, developing an edgy, sometimes self-deprecating marketing strategy that emphasizes the city’s authenticity. — Susan Glaser, cleveland.com, "Greater Cleveland attracted a record 19.2 million visitors in 2018, outpacing Ohio and U.S. growth," 27 Aug. 2019 The S Appearance Package is edgy with an aggressive, near-futuristic look and includes 18-inch wheels with a black finish, gloss-black exterior accents, and an all-black interior with gray accents. — James Raia, Houston Chronicle, "Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: First electrified minivan," 23 Aug. 2019 His prototype was edgier, sexier and more acrobatic. — Nick Talbot, ExpressNews.com, "Retired WWE superstar and San Antonio native Shawn Michaels enjoying new roles in film, NXT," 1 Aug. 2019 Dothraki Daenerys Costume Dothraki Dany is edgy, self-sufficient, and confident. — Ann Wang, Good Housekeeping, "4 Khaleesi Costumes You Can Buy to Channel Your Inner Daenerys Targaryen," 31 July 2019 There’s also lip stick, which come in a tube covered with middle fingers — so edgy! — Amanda Arnold, The Cut, "Kris Jenner Took Over Kylie Cosmetics and Dropped a Huge Announcement," 8 May 2018 Hulu’s Season 4 is edgier than the original series and less nostalgic than the film revival. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, "The Moody Return of Veronica Mars," 15 July 2019 Reuse your homecoming dress for your next date night by adding an edgy staple piece (read: a faux leather moto) and punk-y studded heels. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "15 Genius Ways You Should Be Wearing Your Leather Jacket for Fall," 12 July 2019 And So Young Park's powerful and occasionally edgy soprano is outsized for the fragile Gilda. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, "Classic operas 'The Marriage of Figaro' and 'Rigoletto' round out the St. Louis festival," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'edgy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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