/ Thesaurus / N Synonyms of nail biting Find synonyms for: Adjective1. cliff-hanging, suspenseful, suspensive, nail-biting, tense (vs. relaxed)usage: (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspenseWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reticent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language