noun
- the bristling or standing on end of the hair on the skin, typically caused by cold, fear, or strong emotion; goosebumps.
Usage: formal or technical term; also called piloerection in medical contexts
Examples
- The horror movie caused such horripilation that she wrapped herself in a blanket.
- A sudden chill triggered horripilation across his arms and shoulders.
- The eerie sound of the wind produced horripilation in everyone present.
- Cold water immersion can induce horripilation as a natural reflex.
- She felt horripilation run down her spine when she heard the unexpected noise.