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edginess

 

[ ˈɛdʒɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in fashion

The quality of being edgy or sharp; the state or quality of being nervous, irritable, or on edge.

Synonyms

irritability, nervousness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • She loved the edginess of the new fashion trend.
  • His edginess was evident in his short temper and constant fidgeting.
Context #2 | Noun

in music

A style or quality in music characterized by tension, dissonance, and unconventional elements.

Synonyms

dissonance, tension, unconventionality

Examples of usage

  • The band's music was known for its edginess and raw energy.
  • The edginess of the song added to its emotional impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "edginess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nervosismo

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ापन

🇩🇪 Nervosität

🇮🇩 kegelisahan

🇺🇦 нервовість

🇵🇱 nerwowość

🇯🇵 緊張

🇫🇷 nervosité

🇪🇸 nerviosismo

🇹🇷 sinirlilik

🇰🇷 초조함

🇸🇦 توتر

🇨🇿 nervozita

🇸🇰 nervozita

🇨🇳 紧张

🇸🇮 živčnost

🇮🇸 taugar

🇰🇿 қобалжу

🇬🇪 ნერვიულობა

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 nerviosismo

Etymology

The word 'edginess' originated from the adjective 'edgy' which first appeared in the early 19th century. It is derived from the sense of 'having a sharp edge or point', reflecting the idea of sharpness or tension. Over time, 'edginess' has evolved to also convey a sense of being on the edge emotionally or stylistically, adding depth to its meaning in contemporary usage.

See also: edge, edger, edges, edging, edgy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,444, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.