Edgily: meaning, definitions and examples
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edgily
[ หษdสษชli ]
manner of action
Edgily describes an action done with nervousness or unease. It often conveys a sense of anxiety or tension, suggesting that the person is not calm or relaxed. This term can be used to characterize speech, movements, or behaviors that indicate discomfort or apprehension. People may act edgily in stressful situations or when they are uncertain about the outcome of events.
Synonyms
anxiously, nervously, restlessly, tense.
Examples of usage
- She spoke edgily during the interview.
- He tapped his foot edgily while waiting.
- They glanced around edgily in the dark room.
Translations
Translations of the word "edgily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ร beira
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฟเคค เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช unsicher
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan goyah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niepewnie
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฎๅฎใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre instable
๐ช๐ธ de manera inestable
๐น๐ท sarsak bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ู ุณุชูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nejistฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ neistotne
๐จ๐ณ ไธ็จณๅฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nestabilno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณรถrugglega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแขแแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sabitsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera inestable
Etymology
The word 'edgily' derives from the adjective 'edgy', which has its roots in the early 20th century. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English 'ecg', meaning 'edge' or 'border', which suggests a sense of sharpness or being on the brink. Over time, 'edgy' evolved to describe not only a physical edge but also a figurative sense of being tense or nervous. The adverb form 'edgily' emerged as a means to convey how actions are performed with this sense of unease. As societal stressors increased, the usage of 'edgy' and its derivatives grew, particularly in contexts related to mental health and anxiety. Today, 'edgily' is often used in both casual and formal language to illustrate a variety of situations marked by anxiety.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,838, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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