edgy

The word “edgy” has 2 syllables: ed-gy

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdʒi/

What is synonym and antonym for edgy?

In the thesaurus, “edgy” has 138 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for edgy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for edgy

activating
aflutter
aggravating
aggrieved
angering
annoying
antsy
anxious
apprehensive
atwitter
bothered
bothersome
charged
clawlike
concerned
critical
cutting
daggerlike
disquieted
distraught
distressed
disturbed
dithery
edged
energizing
enraging
exasperating
excitable
excited
exciting
explosive
fidgety
fiery
flighty
flustered
fluttery
foreboding
freaked
freaked-out
fretful
fretting
galling
galvanizing
goosey
ground
hesitant
het up
high-strung
hinky
honed
hung up
hypertense
ill at ease
impatient
incendiary
inciting
inducing
inflammatory
insecure
inspirational
inspiring
instigating
instigative
irascible
irksome
irritable
irritating
jabbing
jagged
jeering
jittery
jumpy
keen
keyed up
knifelike
lacerating
maddening
misgiving
motivating
motivational
motivative
nervous
nervy
obsessed
on edge
on pins and needles
on tenterhooks
overstrung
perturbed
pesky
piercing
piquing
pointed
pointy
preoccupied
provocative
provoking
qualmish
qualmy
queasy
queazy
quickening
restive
restless
scratching
sharp
sharpened
shook-up
skittish
spikey
spiky
spooky
stabbing
stewing
stimulating
stropped
taunting
teasing
tense
touchy
trenchant
triggering
troubled
twittered
undone
uneasy
unnerved
unquiet
unstrung
upset
upsetting
uptight
vexatious
vexed
vexing
vitalizing
whetted
worried

Antonyms for edgy

blunt
blunted
calm
collected
composed
confident
controlled
cool
dull
dulled
easy
easygoing
even
flat
happy-go-lucky
laid-back
level
nerveless
noninflammatory
obtuse
relaxed
rounded
self-assured
self-confident
self-controlled
slick
smooth
soft
subduing
sure

Meanings of edgy

adjective
1. Nervous, apprehensive.
2. (entertainment) Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
3. (entertainment) On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
4. Irritable.
5. Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
6. (of a knife or blade) Sharp.
7. Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.
8. Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.

Example Sentences

Her fashion style is always edgy, with leather jackets and bold accessories.
The new horror movie has an edgy atmosphere that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
The artist's paintings are known for their edgy and unconventional compositions.
Despite his edgy demeanor, he has a kind heart and is always willing to help others.
The startup's marketing campaign aims to attract a younger, more edgy demographic with its bold slogans and graphics.

On this page you'll find 168 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to edgy, such as: activating, aflutter, aggravating, aggrieved, angering, annoying, antsy.

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