Leaden and Suspenseful

Opposite meaning words

Leaden adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep

Show all Definitions

Suspenseful is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

Suspenseful adjective - (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense.

Show all Definitions

Leaden is an antonym for suspenseful.

Cite this Source

Suspenseful and Leaden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/suspenseful

Leaden & Suspenseful. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/suspenseful>.

Suspenseful or Leaden. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/suspenseful.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "leaden" and "suspenseful" have occurred on timeline