Spine-chilling
Adjective
UK
/ˈspaɪn.ˌtʃɪl.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈspaɪn.ˌtʃɪl.ɪŋ/
Definition
Very frightening or shocking.
Example
"The horror movie was spine-chilling"
"Her scream in the dark, empty house was absolutely spine-chilling."
"The spine-chilling story about the haunted forest scared the children deeply."
Explanation
“Spine-chilling” means something so scary or shocking that it gives you a strong feeling of fear or surprise. It can be a sound, a story, or an experience. When something is spine-chilling, it feels like a shiver is going down your back. People often use it to describe horror movies, ghost stories, strange noises, frightening moments, or terrifying news.