goosebump
Tiny raised bump
A goosebump is a small raised bump on the skin caused by cold, fear, or strong emotion.
The tiny muscles around hair follicles contract, creating a pebbled texture—the same reaction that makes fur stand up in other mammals.
Usually plural: I got goosebumps when she hit that high note.
Also called goose pimples or gooseflesh, from the resemblance to plucked goose skin.
Involuntary hair-raising reflex
- prickleTiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- skinBody's outer layer
- hair-raisingExtremely frightening or alarming
bristle · dermis · follicle · reflex · involuntary · sensation · epidermis · textured
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- frightSudden intense fear
- creepyDisturbingly strange
eerie · spooky · ominous · haunt · nightmare · macabre · menace · ghoulish
State of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- anticipationState of awaiting something
electrifying · spine-tingling · heart-pounding · breathtaking · climax · edge-of-seat · gripping · rollercoaster
Involuntary trembling sensation
draft · coolness · breeze · shivery · brisk · nippy · frigid · wintry
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- sublimeAwe-inspiring greatness
transcendent · breathtaking · moved · touched · overcome · speechless · stunned · reverence
piloerection
Involuntary hair-raising reflex
hair-raising · bristle · dermis · follicle · reflex · involuntary · sensation · epidermis · textured
terror
Extreme, overwhelming fear
creepy · eerie · spooky · ominous · haunt · nightmare · macabre · menace · ghoulish · chilling
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
anticipation · electrifying · spine-tingling · heart-pounding · breathtaking · climax · edge-of-seat · gripping · rollercoaster · spectacle
shiver
Involuntary trembling sensation
icy · draft · coolness · breeze · shivery · brisk · nippy · frigid · wintry · temperature
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
sublime · transcendent · breathtaking · moved · touched · overcome · speechless · stunned · reverence · magnificence
goosebumprelaxation
State of being unwound
calm · warmth · indifference · apathy · unmoved