hair-raising

[US]/[ˈheə.rɑɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhɛr.ˌrɑɪ.zɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.extremely frightening; thrilling; causing a feeling of fear or excitement

Phrases & Collocations

hair-raising experience

hair-raising story

hair-raising ordeal

hair-raising moment

hair-raising speed

hair-raising heights

hair-raising prospect

hair-raising climb

hair-raising view

hair-raising drop

Example Sentences

the abandoned house had a hair-raising atmosphere.

we heard a hair-raising story about the haunted forest.

the film featured a hair-raising chase scene.

the roller coaster had a hair-raising drop.

the news report described a hair-raising incident.

the music created a hair-raising sense of suspense.

the experience of skydiving was hair-raising for me.

the storm's approach was a hair-raising sight.

the clown's laughter had a hair-raising quality.

the documentary contained some hair-raising footage.

the sudden noise gave us a hair-raising fright.

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