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Frisson: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Frisson noun. A sudden shiver of excitement, fear or pleasure.
How to say it
FREE-son/ˈfriːsɒ̃/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (FREE).
Frisson in a sentence
There's a frisson in the crowd when the lights drop before the band appears.
Reading my old teenage diary gave me a frisson of embarrassment.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- thrill
- tingle
- shiver
- buzz
Where frisson comes from
French for a shiver or thrill.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Reading my old teenage diary gave me a _____ of embarrassment.
- frisson
- enfant terrible
- kitsch
Show the answer
frisson: Reading my old teenage diary gave me a frisson of embarrassment.