dramatic pause

Examples (10)

• The actor made a dramatic pause before delivering the final line.
• After a dramatic pause, the winner's name was finally announced.
• The politician used a dramatic pause to emphasize his point.
• There was a dramatic pause in the room as everyone waited for his reaction.
• She left a dramatic pause to let the shocking news sink in.
• The storyteller employed a dramatic pause to build suspense.
• He spoke slowly, with frequent dramatic pauses for effect.
• With a dramatic pause, the magician revealed the empty box.
• The courtroom fell silent during the dramatic pause before the verdict.
• A well-timed dramatic pause can make a speech much more memorable.