Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horripilation
Noun
/ˌhɔːrɪpɪˈleɪʃən/
Definition
The bristling of the hair on the skin due to fear or excitement; the sensation of goosebumps.
Examples
- As she walked through the haunted house, she couldn’t help but feel horripilation at every sudden sound.
- The cold wind gave him a sense of horripilation, causing him to shiver.
- Her touching speech about her experiences triggered horripilation among the audience.
Meaning
Horripilation refers to the tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contracting, which can occur in response to cold or emotional stimuli.
Synonyms
- Goosebumps
- Shivers
- Chills
