Frisson and Surprise

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

Surprise

Surprise noun - Something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected.

Frisson and surprise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frisson" instead a noun "Surprise".

Nearby Words: surprising, surprisingly, surprised, surprized
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