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