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edgily

edgily

8.1
In a bold, shocking way that challenges people
  • adverb
  • /ˈɛdʒɪli/
translation icon : provocativamente
  • The artist painted edgily, using unexpected colors and bold strokes to challenge the audience.

Examples

  • The comedian performed edgily, pushing boundaries with jokes that made some people uncomfortable.

  • She spoke edgily about topics that most people avoided in polite conversation.

  • He edgily challenged the status quo.

  • Why does she always act edgily at parties?

  • The artist painted edgily, using unexpected colors and bold strokes to challenge the audience.

  • The comedian performed edgily, pushing boundaries with jokes that made some people uncomfortable.

  • She spoke edgily about topics that most people avoided in polite conversation.

Synonyms

outrageously
vsedgily
17 5.8

In a way that is very shocking, too much, or rude

is daring and unconventional and may unsettle without extreme excess
provocatively
vsedgily
8 6.8

In a way that tries to make people react strongly

uses daring unconventional style that may unsettle others
challengingly
vsedgily
1 6.5

In a way that dares someone to respond

leans toward daring unconventional actions that may shock rather than only challenge

Antonyms

conventionally
14 3.9

In the usual way most people do things

How Provocative

edgily
8.1
boldly
54 3.3

Surface Forms

edgily positive

Morphology

edgily = edgy (transparent) = edge + ily

The adverb is transparently derived from the adjective 'edgy' by adding the suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Edgily also comes from edge + -ly, but here think of the 'cutting edge' — the sharp side that pushes past the usual line. So to act edgily can mean to be 'daring' or 'provocative', often in a way that shocks or unsettles people.