Word of the DayOctober 12, 2020

frisson

Definition

a sudden feeling of strong emotion, a surge of excitement or fear

Example Usage

the father felt a frisson of pride as he watched his son walk up to collect his graduation papers

Synonyms

  • rush
  • thrill
  • exhilaration
  • kick
  • bang
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