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cliff-hanging

[klif-hang-ing] / ˈklɪfˌhæŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hair-raising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathtaking chilling electrifying frightening shocking suspenseful terrifying
WEAK
bloodcurdling exciting spine-chilling spine-tingling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
comforting
ADJECTIVE
melodramatic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
theatrical
WEAK
artificial blood-and-thunder cloak-and-dagger exaggerated ham hammy histrionic histrionical hokey overdramatic overemotional sensational spectacular stagy
Antonyms
WEAK
calm normal untheatrical

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