adj
suspenseful
Suspenseful (adj) means Full of tension and uncertainty about what will happen next. Example: “It was one of the most suspenseful thrillers she'd ever watched.”
adj
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Full of tension and uncertainty about what will happen next.
"It was one of the most suspenseful thrillers she'd ever watched."
How to use suspenseful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGripping and tense, keeping you on edge about the outcome.
Common pairings
a suspenseful thriller
suspenseful music
a suspenseful plot
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more suspenseful
- Superlative
- most suspenseful
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It was one of the most _____ thrillers she'd ever watched.
Etymology
From suspense plus the ending -ful.
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What does “suspenseful” mean?
The word “suspenseful” means full of tension and uncertainty about what will happen next. In plain terms, gripping and tense, keeping you on edge about the outcome.
How do you use “suspenseful” in a sentence?
Here is “suspenseful” used in a sentence: “It was one of the most suspenseful thrillers she'd ever watched.”
What part of speech is “suspenseful”?
“Suspenseful” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of suspenseful?
"suspenseful" (adj) means full of tension and uncertainty about what will happen next.
