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cliff-hanging

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective cliff-hanging has 1 sense
  1. cliff-hanging, suspenseful, suspensive, nail-biting - (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
    Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Cliff Hanging

Noun:

1. A dramatic situation or event characterized by a suspenseful, unresolved ending, keeping the audience on edge.

Example sentence: The movie's cliff hanging scene left the viewers breathless with anticipation for the sequel.

Adjective:

1. Causing intense suspense or excitement, as if hanging on the edge of a cliff.

Example sentence: The author's cliff hanging storytelling style keeps readers engaged and eager to turn the page.

Verb phrase:

1. (informal) To leave someone in suspense, uncertain of an outcome, often by withholding information.

Example sentence: The detective's cryptic comment cliff hangs me about the real identity of the culprit.

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