Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspensefulness
noun
/səˈspɛnsfəl.nəs/
Definition
The quality of creating a state of uncertainty or excitement about what may happen next.
Examples
- The suspensefulness of the thriller kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- Her storytelling was filled with suspensefulness, leaving everyone guessing until the end.
- The suspensefulness of the movie was heightened by the eerie soundtrack.
Meaning
Suspensefulness refers to a feeling of anxious uncertainty or excitement that arises when one is unsure of what will happen next in a story or situation.
Synonyms
- tension
- excitement
- anticipation
- anxiety
- apprehension