Word Adjective
suspenseful
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /səˈspɛnsfəɫ/ UK /səspˈɛnsfəl/ sus·pense·ful
Definition
adj.keeping you waiting or worrying because you do not know what will happen next. It describes a situation or story that makes you feel excited and nervous at the same time.
adj.causing a state of anxious uncertainty or excitement. Often describes narratives or events where the outcome is unknown or delayed.
Examples
“The movie has a very suspenseful ending.”
“The audience sat in silence, waiting for the suspenseful reveal of the winner.”
“The author builds a suspenseful atmosphere by withholding key details until the final chapter, keeping readers engaged through a sense of impending doom.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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