All cliff-hanging synonyms
cliff-hang·ing
C c 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.
- suspenseful — a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.
- theatrical — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- spine-tingling — A spine-tingling film or piece of music is enjoyable because it causes you to feel a strong emotion such as excitement or fear.
- bloodcurdling — terrifying; horrifying
- spine-chilling — very frightening or horrifying.
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- cloak-and-dagger — A cloak-and-dagger activity is one which involves mystery and secrecy.
- ham — the second son of Noah, Gen. 10:1.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
- hokey — overly sentimental; mawkish: Two glasses of wine and he gets unbearably hokey; it's hard to believe he's a highly paid executive! Synonyms: corny, maudlin, melodramatic, cloying, goopy, mushy.
- sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
- spectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- blood-and-thunder — sensationalism, violence, or exaggerated melodrama: a movie full of blood and thunder.
- hammy — characteristic of a person who overacts.
- overdramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- overemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- stagy — of, relating to, or suggestive of the stage.