spine-tingling
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He said: "It is spine-tingling to know the watch's connection to one of the most famous and tragic events of the 20th Century."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
That set the tone for a spine-tingling atmosphere, which intensified further as Gareth Bale scored two stunning individual goals to give Wales a 2-1 victory.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
Capping the presentation, Andra Day sang a spine-tingling cover of Parton’s classic “Jolene.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025
The weigh-in was spine-tingling as the Mancunian stared down Mayweather.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
It was eerie, spine-tingling, unearthly; it lifted the hair on Harry’s scalp and made his heart feel as though it was swelling to twice its normal size.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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