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nail-biting

/ˈneɪl ˌbaɪ.tɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈneɪl ˌbaɪ.tɪŋ/B2formal
  • ruОписывает ситуацию или событие, которое является крайне напряжённым, захватывающим или волнительным, часто вызывающим тревогу.

Describes a situation or event that is extremely tense, exciting, or suspenseful, often causing anxiety.

  1. Causing suspense or anxietyB2informal

    Describes a situation that is extremely tense, exciting, or worrying, often because the outcome is uncertain.

    ruНапряжённый

    • The final match was a nail-biting experience for all the fans.
    • It was a nail-biting wait to hear the exam results.
    • The movie's climax was absolutely nail-biting.

    Synonymsanxiousexcitingnerve-wrackingsuspensefultensethrillingworrying

    Antonymsboringdulltediousunexcitinguninteresting

Forms
  • more nail-biting comparative form
  • most nail-biting superlative form