adj
suspenseful
adj
1
Full of tension and uncertainty about what will happen next.
"It was one of the most suspenseful thrillers she'd ever watched."
How to Use Suspenseful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGripping and tense, keeping you on edge about the outcome.
Common pairings
a suspenseful thriller
suspenseful music
a suspenseful plot
Word Forms
more suspenseful comparative, most suspenseful superlative
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Etymology
From suspense plus the ending -ful.