Suspenseful

Pronunciation: /səˈspɛnsfəl/

Definitions of suspenseful

adjective causing a feeling of excitement or tension due to uncertainty about what will happen next

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat.

A2 The suspenseful music added to the tension of the scene.

B1 The book had a suspenseful plot that kept me guessing until the end.

B2 The suspenseful atmosphere of the haunted house made it a thrilling experience.

C1 The director masterfully created a suspenseful mood throughout the entire film.

C2 The author's ability to build suspenseful twists and turns in the story captivated the readers.

Examples of suspenseful in a Sentence

formal The suspenseful atmosphere in the courtroom was palpable as the jury deliberated.

informal That movie was so suspenseful, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!

slang The suspenseful vibe at the party was intense, everyone was waiting for something big to happen.

figurative The suspenseful silence in the room spoke volumes, filling the air with anticipation.

Grammatical Forms of suspenseful

• past tense: suspenseful
• plural: suspensefuls
• comparative: more suspenseful
• superlative: most suspenseful
• present tense: suspense
• future tense: will be suspenseful
• perfect tense: has been suspenseful
• continuous tense: is being suspenseful
• singular: suspenseful
• positive degree: suspenseful
• infinitive: to be suspenseful
• gerund: suspensefully
• participle: suspenseful

Origin and Evolution of suspenseful

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'suspenseful' originated from the Old French word 'suspens' meaning to delay or postpone.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'suspenseful' evolved to describe a feeling of excitement or tension about what will happen next in a story or situation.