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Suspenseful

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Inducing suspense..

Example Sentences

The television movie was so suspenseful that I leaped in the air and screamed when the doorbell rang.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does suspenseful mean?

Suspenseful means Inducing suspense..

What is a synonym for suspenseful?

Common synonyms include tense, suspensive, cliff-hanging.

What is the opposite of suspenseful?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use suspenseful in a sentence?

The television movie was so suspenseful that I leaped in the air and screamed when the doorbell rang.

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