Definition of Frisson
an intense emotion that comes on suddenly
Examples of Frisson in a sentence
I felt a frisson of excitement when I realized my husband was throwing me a surprise party. 🔊
As Amber walked to the podium to make her speech, a frisson of nervousness swept over her. 🔊
The little girl experienced a frisson of delight each time she unwrapped one of her birthday gifts. 🔊
When Helen saw the snake, she felt a frisson of terror. 🔊
The fireman had to pull me out of the window because a frisson of fear kept me paralyzed. 🔊
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