suspenseful

adjective

Definition of suspensefulnext
as in enthralling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspenseful
  1. engrossing
  2. riveting
  3. charming
  4. captivating
  5. intriguing
  6. gripping
  7. interesting
  8. fascinating
Adjective
  • After recording a complete album in New York, Dylan re-recorded half the tracks in Minneapolis with a different set of musicians just three weeks before the release, somehow achieving a cohesive and engrossing album out of that patchwork of perfect takes.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a story about a packet of Skittles causing humiliation in the airport, and an engrossing tale about an unintentionally terrifying Peppa Pig performance at a children’s party.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of engrossing
Adjective
  • There are riveting narrative features by Patrick Radden Keefe, Rachel Aviv, and Eren Orbey.
    Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, thanks to a dazzling cast of young actors, Aaron Sorkin’s trademark rapid-fire dialogue and director David Fincher’s skill in pacing and scene creation, The Social Network becomes a riveting examination of modern-day American business and capitalism.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of riveting
Adjective
  • From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Anna Sawai earned accolades for her leading role in Shogun this year, and her red carpet sensibility was just as captivating to watch unfold.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Their classmates, who Dylan desperately wants to impress, are also captivating.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of captivating
Adjective
  • Donut Lab's approach to supplying builders with a full toolkit of plug-and-play components is certainly intriguing, but what of the vehicles themselves?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This is where Tyme’s role becomes particularly intriguing.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • In this gripping account, author and lawyer Marcia Clark — who also prosecuted O.J. Simpson — lays out her own investigation of the case.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • From hilarious comedies to gripping dramas, these shows are redefining representation and delivering must-see moments this year.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of gripping
Adjective
  • Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • OpenAI's transformation from a nonprofit research laboratory established in 2015 to a pioneering force in artificial intelligence presents a fascinating case study in technological evolution, intellectual property, and organizational governance.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shooting for the Sky (Islands) For the past year, senior environment reporter Brandon Loomis and photojournalist Mark Henle have island hopped through some of Arizona's most spectacular and fascinating landscapes: the Madrean Sky Islands.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascinating
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