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frisson
[free-sohn, f
noun
plural
frissonsa sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill.
The movie offers the viewer the occasional frisson of seeing a character in mortal danger.
frisson
/ ڰɔ̃ /
noun
a shudder or shiver; thrill
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of frisson1
Example Sentences
After six months out, the sight of Stokes marking out his run sent a frisson of excitement around Trent Bridge.
He likes making headlines, enjoys the attention and Murray's presence will add an even greater frisson to his matches.
But then, they also take us to the dark side, the frisson and the sense of being on the edge of tragedy.
Because the relationship between Southgate and England has never been straightforward; the frisson of 2018 has, at times in Germany, turned to friction.
The initial frisson of this Iranian drama comes with the idea of revolution, reborn with each generation: young people taking to the front lines at great personal risk.
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