What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
piloerection
Example
The sight of the horror movie caused piloerection on my arms. [piloerection: noun]
Example
The cold wind made my skin piloerect. [piloerect: verb]
horripilation
Example
The eerie sound gave me horripilation all over my body. [horripilation: noun]
Example
I can feel my skin horripilating from the cold water. [horripilate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Piloerection is more popular and commonly used than horripilation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between piloerection and horripilation?
Piloerection is more formal than horripilation, making it more appropriate for scientific or medical contexts.
