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Suspenseful

Verb / sʌˈspensfʌl / Another word for suspenseful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'suspenseful' is causing excitement or anxiety; keeping someone in suspense.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The suspenseful story had a surprising ending.
  2. The suspenseful music made the scene more intense.
  3. I couldn't stop reading the suspenseful book.
  4. The suspenseful movie kept me guessing until the end.
  5. The suspenseful moment had everyone on the edge of their seats.

Quotes

  • “Suspense is worse than disappointment.” - Robert Burns
  • “Suspense is the salt of literature.” - Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • “The only thing that makes life worth living is the possibility of experiencing now and then a perfect moment. And perhaps even more than that, it's having the ability to recall such moments in their totality, to contemplate them like jewels.” - Paul Bowles

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