Horripillation

Pronunciation: /hɒˌrɪpɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of horripillation

noun a bristling of the hair on the skin from cold, fear, or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 I felt horripillation when I watched a scary movie.

A2 The sudden noise caused horripillation in the audience.

B1 The eerie atmosphere of the haunted house gave me horripillation.

B2 The chilling tale sent horripillation down my spine.

C1 The haunting melody of the symphony evoked horripillation in the listeners.

C2 The suspenseful novel was so well-written that it caused horripillation in the readers.

Examples of horripillation in a Sentence

formal The sight of the gruesome crime scene caused horripillation among the witnesses.

informal I always get horripillation when I watch scary movies.

slang That horror game gave me major horripillation.

figurative The powerful speech by the leader sent horripillation through the crowd.

Grammatical Forms of horripillation

• past tense: horripillated
• plural: horripillations
• comparative: more horripillated
• superlative: most horripillated
• present tense: horripillating
• future tense: will horripillate
• perfect tense: has horripillated
• continuous tense: is horripillating
• singular: horripillation
• positive degree: horripillated
• infinitive: to horripillate
• gerund: horripillating
• participle: horripillated

Origin and Evolution of horripillation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'horripillation' originated from the Latin word 'horripilatio', which is derived from 'horripilare' meaning 'to bristle with hairs' or 'to shudder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'horripillation' has retained its original meaning of 'the bristling of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement'. It is still used in a similar context today to describe the physical reaction of goosebumps or shivers.