Definition

The quality or state of creating excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next.

Example

The suspensefulness of the movie kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Conversation

Have you seen that new thriller movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night! The suspensefulness was amazing.

I heard it keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Definitely! I couldn't predict what would happen next!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suspensefulness → It is formed from "suspense" (from Latin "suspensus", meaning hanging or suspended) and "-ful" (meaning full of) and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "suspensefulness" means the state of being full of suspense or uncertainty.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'full of' ('-ful') 'suspense' — that’s why suspensefulness describes the state of feeling suspense.

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