The house was tense during family game night, because nobody trusts Grandpa with the draw-four cards.
I get tense when my friends read my old messages, like my past self is about to embarrass me in 3D.
I was tense on stage, so my smile looked like I had just swallowed a frozen lemon.
The dog gets tense during thunderstorms and applies for emergency snuggles on my lap.
During my piano recital I was so tense that my fingers played one song while my brain panicked to a completely different one.
Before the test, she sat at the desk. Her face was tense. Her fingers were tense on the pen. Her hands shook and her heart beat fast. The whole class was tense and the air felt tense. She breathed deep, trying to calm tense shoulders. When the test began, she smiled and felt less tense.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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