Frisson

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A brief, intense shiver or thrill of excitement or fear, often experienced as pleasurable.

“A frisson of anticipation ran through the audience as the curtain began to rise.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fris·son

Related Words

Synonyms

shiver chill quivershudderthrill tingle

Antonyms

boredomindifference

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Wordle

Contains F, R, I, S, S, O, N with double S, the ON ending is common and the double S is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, double S is useful for hooking and the ON ending allows easy extension

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “frisson”.

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