Words For Suspense

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating the manner in which something is done

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The audience waited with bated breath for the results of the experiment.
• We were all waiting with bated breath to see who would win the game.
• Everyone was watching with bated breath as the drama unfolded.
• She listened to his proposal with bated breath, hoping it would be everything she dreamed of.