Frisson

noun

/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA sudden surge of excitement.

"I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."

2.nounA shiver, a thrill.

"Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back."

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