sends shivers down someone's spine
Causes visceral dread
To send shivers down someone's spine is to cause a strong physical or emotional reaction—either from fear, dread, or excitement.
A horror movie, a chilling story, or an unexpectedly beautiful piece of music can all send shivers down your spine: That ghost story sent shivers down my spine.
The phrase captures the involuntary tingle that runs through the body when something deeply affects you.
- ghost storiesTales of the supernatural
- goosebumpsRaised skin from cold
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- fearEmotional response to threat
- cold sweatFear-triggered perspiration
thrill · tingling · exhilaration · heart pounding · awe · wonder · nervousness · nail biting · excitement · spine-tingling · horror movies · jump scare · bone chilling · anticipation · white knuckle · quivering · hair-raising · blood-curdling
sends shivers down someone's spineleaves someone cold
Fails to affect emotionally
puts to sleep · falls flat · numbs · uninspiring · underwhelms
sends shivers down someone's spinecalms the nerves
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