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edgiest
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feeling anxious and easily irritated
- She was feeling edgy before the meeting, worried about how her proposal would be received.
- The constant noise made him edgy, unable to focus on his work.
- He felt edgy during the interview, trying to hide his anxiety.
- The edgy atmosphere in the room made everyone feel tense.
- She was a bit edgy after the long flight and lack of sleep.
2
(of a movie, book, piece of music, etc.) characterized by sharpness, intensity, or boldness, often provoking strong reactions
- Her novel is edgy, challenging conventional storytelling.
- The album's edgy sound appealed to a younger audience.
- The play's edgy dialogue provoked laughter and discomfort simultaneously.
- The artwork was edgy, pushing boundaries of traditional forms.
- The director's approach was edgy, using unexpected camera angles.
3
characterized by daring, avant-garde, or unconventional elements, often standing out visually or stylistically from the norm
- The gallery featured edgy installations combining neon lights and recycled materials.
- His edgy hairstyle, with shaved patterns and vibrant colors, drew compliments and stares.
- The fashion brand is known for edgy designs that mix leather, metal, and unexpected fabrics.
- The restaurant had an edgy décor, with graffiti art and industrial metal furniture.
- The magazine's edgy cover layout used asymmetrical images and bold fonts.