frisson
[free-sohn; Fr. free-sawn] [-sohnz; Fr. -sawn]a sudden, passing sensation of excitement
a shudder of emotion; thrill
The movie offers the viewer the occasional frisson of seeing a character in mortal danger.
William Hessel Library staff notes, tips, and musings. Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Show Spelled Pronunciation [free-sohn; Fr. free-sawn] /-ˈsõʊ̃z; Fr. -ˈsɔ̃/
Show Spelled Pronunciation [-sohnz; Fr. -sawn]
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