edge
159
6.7
- noun
- /ɛdʒ/
:
tono cortante
- And I just feel... on edge.
It was probably the edge with which I said it.
- It was probably the edge with which I said it.
- Now, you sound like you've got your edge back a little bit.
- Like he's funny, but he's got like kind of an edge to him.
- Like laying on social media is a pretty, you know, serrated edge guy, right?
- And and yet I come off like some sort of edge Lords.
Examples
-
Her tone had an edge that suggested she was upset with the situation.
-
You could hear the edge of nervousness in his voice when he spoke about the exam.
-
The patients are on edge enough as it is.
-
Look, I can tell people are on edge with me around here.
-
When she spoke, her voice still had an edge, but a small one.
Fiction book (1991) -
But when the talk turned to politics, he took on a real nasty edge.
-
"I'm stronger than you think," she told him, a hard edge to her voice now.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Excuse me, Henry," Hammond said, with an edge of impatience in his voice.
Fiction book (1990) -
"As he continued to speak, an edge of bitterness crept into his voice.
Fiction book (1990) -
"I don't care if it's likely or not," Doug said, an edge of exasperation creeping into his voice.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
1
4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
1
6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
A rude, sharp way of speaking that shows anger or impatience
A person who is easily annoyed and speaks in short, sharp words
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
11
7.4
Lead a life full of risk and excitement by doing dangerous things
- Informal
To be in a very dangerous situation where a small mistake causes big harm
Compounds
- Specialized
1
9.3
The outer edge of a book's pages opposite the spine when the book is closed
A very unstable situation that can quickly become much worse or better after a small change
How Tense
159
6.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Edge comes from the old English ecg, which could mean 'sword', so you can picture a voice with a small, sharp cut in it. So an 'edge' in someone's tone shows a feeling of irritation, tension, or urgency.