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frisson Meaning & Definition

/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/

What Does Frisson Mean?

Frisson is a noun that means A sudden surge of excitement. It can also mean A shiver; a thrill.

Word Facts for Frisson

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː//
Syllables1
Synonymsquiver, thrill and shudder
Pluralfrissons

Frisson Definition (Noun)

  1. A sudden surge of excitement.

    I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.

  2. A shiver; a thrill.

    Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.

Synonyms of Frisson

Frisson synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Frisson

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Frisson in a Sentence

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.

Word Forms & Grammar

frisson (plural frissons)

Words That Rhyme With Frisson

Origin of Frisson

Borrowed from French frisson.

Pronouncing Frisson

You say frisson as //ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frisson

What part of speech is frisson?

Frisson is a noun.

What is another word for frisson?

Close synonyms of frisson are quiver, thrill and shudder. See the full list of frisson synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of frisson?

The plural of frisson is frissons.

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