frisson
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Reading the first chapter of the book produced a frisson of anticipation among the readers.
Definition:a sudden excitement or fear, often used in a literary context to describe a feeling of thrill or chill.
From glacial frisson
Example:The audience experienced a frisson of delight when the main character achieved their goal.
Definition:a strong feeling of pleasure or excitement.
From frisson of delight
Example:The villain's dimly lit lair sent a frisson of fear down the hero's spine.
Definition:a sudden strong feeling of fear or anxiety, often accompanied by a physical response such as shivering.
From frisson of fear
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