Frisson

Word of the Day for Friday 17^th October 2014

Frisson \free-SOHN; Fr. free-SAWN\

Noun 1. 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.

Quotes

More likely, "frisson" is to be taken figuratively, referring to shivers that are the result of strong emotion. -- Emile Talbot, Reading Nelligan, 2003

Origin

Frisson entered English in 1770’s from the French word for "shiver" or "shudder." Thanks to: www.dictionary.com