frisson

[US]/'fri:səun/
[UK]/friˈsoŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. shiver; thrill.
Word Forms
Pluralfrissons

Phrases & Collocations

experiencing a frisson

feeling the frisson

Example Sentences

a frisson of excitement.

The story's ending arouses a frisson of terror.

The movie's unexpected twist sent a frisson of excitement through the audience.

She felt a frisson of fear when she heard a noise in the dark.

The singer's powerful performance sent a frisson of emotion through the crowd.

The haunted house tour gave me a frisson of excitement.

The final match of the championship sent a frisson of anticipation through the fans.

The eerie atmosphere of the old mansion gave me a frisson of unease.

The suspenseful novel created a frisson of tension as I turned each page.

The magician's tricks sent a frisson of wonder through the audience.

The thunderstorm outside sent a frisson of excitement through the children inside.

The announcement of the winner sent a frisson of anticipation through the contestants.

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