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edgily

 

[ หˆษ›dส’ษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ร  beira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unsicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan goyah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั€ั–ะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepewnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฎ‰ๅฎšใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre instable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera inestable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarsak bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุณุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejistฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neistotne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็จณๅฎšๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nestabilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรถrugglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabitsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera inestable

Word origin

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.