edged

American  

[ejd] / ɛdʒd /

adjective

1. having an edge or edges (often used in combination).

   dull-edged; a two-edged sword.

2. sarcastic; cutting.

   an edged reply.

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Etymology

Origin of edged

First recorded in 1585–95; edge + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Jobless numbers edged up in Germany in December, official data published earlier this week said, though the unemployment rate itself held steady.

From The Wall Street Journal

Industrial confidence edged up, while services sentiment remained flat and consumer confidence fell slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swiss inflation edged up in the final month of 2025, likely alleviating the pressure on the country’s central bank to cut rates below zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

—Bitcoin edged lower but remains above the key $90,000 level after a modest recovery since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Memphis edged the second quarter 25-23 and then poured in 36 points in the third quarter to take a slender 82-81 lead into the final frame.

From Barron's

Related Words

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