Suspense

Pronunciation: /səˈspɛns/

Definitions of suspense

noun a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was full of suspense.

A2 The suspense in the book kept me on the edge of my seat.

B1 The suspenseful ending left the audience in shock.

B2 The suspense built up throughout the novel made it hard to put down.

C1 The director masterfully created suspense through clever use of lighting and music.

C2 The suspenseful atmosphere of the film was palpable, keeping viewers guessing until the very end.

Examples of suspense in a Sentence

formal The novel is filled with suspense as the main character tries to solve the mystery.

informal I love watching movies that keep me in suspense the whole time.

slang That TV show had me on the edge of my seat with all the suspense.

figurative The suspense in the air was palpable as the final decision was about to be announced.

Grammatical Forms of suspense

• past tense: suspended
• plural: suspenses
• comparative: more suspenseful
• superlative: most suspenseful
• present tense: suspense
• future tense: will suspense
• perfect tense: has suspended
• continuous tense: is suspending
• singular: suspense
• positive degree: suspenseful
• infinitive: to suspend
• gerund: suspending
• participle: suspended

Origin and Evolution of suspense

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suspense' originated from the Latin word 'suspensus', which means 'suspended' or 'hung up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'suspense' evolved to refer to a state of uncertainty or anticipation, especially in relation to a plot in literature or film where the outcome is unknown and keeps the audience on edge.