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cliff-hanging

cliff-hang·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klif hang-ing]
    • /klɪf ˈhæŋ ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klif hang-ing]
    • /klɪf ˈhæŋ ɪŋ/

Definitions of cliff-hanging word

  • adjective cliff-hanging of, relating to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger: a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19. 1
  • verb without object cliff-hanging to wait eagerly for the outcome of a suspenseful situation or contest. 1

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Origin of cliff-hanging

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Cliff-hanging

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cliff-hanging popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for cliff-hanging

adj cliff-hanging

  • breathtaking — If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
  • terrifying — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
  • shocking — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
  • frightening — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
  • chilling — If you describe something as chilling, you mean it is frightening.

Antonyms for cliff-hanging

adj cliff-hanging

  • comforting — If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
  • theatric — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.

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