frisson — A sudden feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill. Often describes a brief shiver of emotion or anticipation.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sudden feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill. Often describes a brief shiver of emotion or anticipation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /friˈsɔːn/
Example Sentences
- The horror movie gave me such a frisson that I couldn't sleep for hours.
- Meeting my favorite celebrity gave me a frisson of pure joy.
- He felt a frisson when he realized he had accidentally texted his ex instead of his mom.
frisson
NOUN[/friˈsɔːn/]
A sudden feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill. Often describes a brief shiver of emotion or anticipation.
A sudden feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill. Often describes a brief shiver of emotion or anticipation.
The frisson breaks her mental prison as the keys glistened!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French frisson meaning 'a shiver' or 'chill.' The word literally described the physical trembling from cold but evolved to express an emotional thrill or shudder of excitement.
Breakdown
friss- (to shiver, tremble) + -on (noun suffix indicating action or state)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The horror movie gave me such a frisson that I couldn't sleep for hours.”
“Meeting my favorite celebrity gave me a frisson of pure joy.”
“He felt a frisson when he realized he had accidentally texted his ex instead of his mom.”
“The frisson of danger made bungee jumping even more exciting.”
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