frisson
(noun)
noun
1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
Similar word(s): chill, quiver, shiver, shudder, thrill, tingle
Definition categories: feeling, fear, fearfulness, fright
Sentences with frisson as a noun:
- I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.
- Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.