brivido — meaning in English

English meaning

• chill noun An uncomfortable feeling of coldness.
• frisson noun A sudden surge of excitement.
• shiver verb To tremble briefly, usually from cold, fear, or a strong emotion.
• shudder verb To shake briefly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust.

Senses

brivido is used for these senses in English:

• frisson A shiver; a thrill.
• shiver The act of shivering.
• shudder A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror.

chill — full definition

1. noun An uncomfortable feeling of coldness.
2. adj Calm and relaxed; easygoing about a situation.
3. verb To make something cold, or to become cold.
4. verb To relax and take it easy, often with other people.

frisson — full definition

1. noun A sudden surge of excitement.
2. noun A shiver; a thrill.

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