1. plural of frisson; a sudden feeling of excitement, fear, or thrill running through the body
Usage: Usually used in the plural or as a mass noun; Often describes an emotional or physical response to art, music, or a dramatic moment

Examples

• The haunting violin solo sent frissons down the audience's spines.
• She felt delicious frissons of anticipation as the curtain rose.
• The cold water produced frissons of shock across his skin.
• Listening to that powerful speech gave me frissons of inspiration.
• The horror movie was designed to create frissons of fear in viewers.
• He experienced frissons of joy when he heard the news.