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- [klif hang-ing]
- /klɪf ˈhæŋ ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
Historical Comparancy
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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