edginess

Translations

edginessnoun
edginesses
pl
audaceQualité d’une œuvre, d’un style ou d’une idée qui est innovant, anticonformiste ou avant-gardiste.
The edginess of the campaign impressed younger voters.
L’audace de la campagne a impressionné les jeunes électeurs.
nervositéÉtat de tension nerveuse, d’agitation ou d’irritabilité.
Her edginess before the interview was obvious.
Sa nervosité avant l’entretien était évidente.
mordantS’emploie pour un style, un ton ou un humour incisif, provocateur ou caustique.
I liked the edginess of his jokes.
J’ai aimé le mordant de ses blagues.
Additional translations
tensionDans un contexte émotionnel ou relationnel.

Definitions

edginessnoun
A state of being tense, nervous, or irritable.
The edginess in the room was palpable as everyone awaited the results of the election.
A quality of being innovative, unconventional, or avant-garde.
The edginess of the new art exhibit attracted a lot of attention from critics and visitors alike.
A sharp, biting, or provocative quality, especially in style, tone, or humor.
The edginess of her comedy routines sometimes shocked the audience.