bated
Meaning
in great suspense; anxiously waiting (আনন্দ-উল্লাসহীন, শ্বাসরোধ করে)
Pronunciation
বেটেড (bēṭēḍ)
Synonyms
suspended, anxious, eager, tense, suspenseful, awaiting, breathless, on edge
Synonyms
Her conversation was suspended in the air.
He was anxious about the results.
She was eager to hear the news.
The atmosphere was tense with anticipation.
The movie was filled with suspenseful moments.
They were awaiting their turn.
The crowd was breathless with excitement.
Everyone was on edge before the announcement.
Antonyms
She remained calm during the crisis.
He felt relaxed after the vacation.
She was unconcerned about the outcome.
He was indifferent to the events around him.
She had an easygoing nature.
He lived a carefree life.
She felt assured of her decision.
He was confident about his success.
Phrases
She waited with bated breath for the exam results.
Fans waited with bated expectation for the concert.
They sat in bated silence, unsure of what would happen.
She listened with bated attention to the speaker.
He kept his bated feelings to himself.