edged
pronunciation
How to pronounce edged in British English:
UK [edʒd]
How to pronounce edged in American English:
US [edʒd]
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- Adjective:
- having a specified kind of border or edge
- (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
- having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination
Word Origin
- edged (adj.)
- 1590s, "having a sharp edge;" 1690s, "having a hem or border," past participle adjective from edge (v.).
Example
- 1. Federal reserve officials have edged up their assessment of economic conditions but have not significantly revised 2010 forecasts .
- 2. Chinese inflation edged down in december , setting the stage for a continuation of cautious policy loosening to support the slowing economy .
- 3. He glanced down and edged away from her imperceptibly .
- 4. User feedback can be a double - edged sword .
- 5. The climbers edged along the cliff .