Frisson and Joy

Frisson

Frisson noun - A pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings.
Usage example: those two are still caught up in the giddy frisson of a new romance
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Synonyms for Frisson

Joy and frisson are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Frisson".

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Frisson and joy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frisson" instead a noun "Joy".

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously
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