Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frisson
noun
/ˈfriːsɒn/
Definition
A sudden, brief moment of excitement or fear.
Examples
- She felt a frisson of excitement as the curtains opened.
- The eerie music created a frisson of fear in the audience.
- There was a frisson of tension in the room before the announcement.
Meaning
Frisson describes that thrilling shiver or tingling sensation you feel, often in response to something emotional or exhilarating.
Synonyms
- shiver
- thrill
- tingle
- exhilaration
