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edged

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛdʒd// UK //ˈɛdʒd// edged

adj. having a sharp or thin edge. You use it to describe something that is not smooth or rounded.

adj. characterized by a sharp, thin, or defined boundary; often used to describe physical contours or precise distinctions.


SIMPLE

The knife has a very edged blade.

CONTEXTUAL

She smoothed the edged corners of the paper before mailing the letter.

COMPLEX

The debate grew more edged as both sides refused to compromise on the core principles of the new policy.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English egged, from Old English ecged; equivalent to edge + -ed.

Usage

Often used attributively before a noun; can also be used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.

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