Frisson Synonyms

frē-sōɴ
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. shiver
  2. chill
  3. quiver
  4. shudder
  5. thrill
  6. tingle

Words Related to Frisson

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Frisson Sentence Examples

  • And yet whenever I see the Festival program for the first time I get the same frisson of excitement and anticipation.

  • Mr Jones felt a frisson of fear descend his spine.

  • Our job is to create that frisson of excitement that made IMHX 2004 so great.

  • Lack of lights, helmets or indeed any caving gear whatsoever added a certain frisson to the trip.

  • Gheeraerts clearly intended an erotic frisson, and the lady's smile may convey a tacit acknowledgment of her delight in display.

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