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suspenseful

ADJECTIVE
dramatic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathtaking climactic comic emotional impressive melodramatic powerful sensational startling striking sudden tense theatrical thrilling tragic vivid
WEAK
affecting effective electrifying expressive farcical histrionic thespian tragicomic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm ineffective ugly unimpressive untheatrical weak
WEAK
comedic normal ordinary undramatic unexciting unmoving usual
ADJECTIVE
hair-raising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathtaking chilling electrifying frightening shocking terrifying
WEAK
bloodcurdling cliff-hanging exciting spine-chilling spine-tingling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
comforting
ADJECTIVE
spine-tingling
Synonyms
WEAK
electrifying exciting thrilling
ADJECTIVE
theatric
Synonyms
WEAK
affecting breathtaking climactic comic dramaturgic dramaturgical effective electrifying emotional expressive farcical histrionic histrionical impressive melodramatic powerful sensational spectacular startling striking sudden tense theatrical thespian thrilling tragic vivid

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Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett co-star in what looks to be a fun, suspenseful romp.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Perry died in 2025; Tom Nolan finds this suspenseful tale “a fine capstone” for the writer’s career, as well as a fitting farewell for the memorable Jane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Myles is no stranger to appearing in suspenseful dramas, and is best known for her roles in Broadchurch and Keeping Faith.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He has developed a remarkable gift for creating suspenseful dramas redolent of Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thrillers, but distilled into the challenging solo-play format.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Again, a suspenseful hush fell on the thousands of spectators as they waited avidly to see what would happen.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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