claustrophobic
Claustrophobic (adj) means suffering from, or prone to, an intense fear of enclosed spaces. Example: “He felt claustrophobic the moment the MRI tube closed around him.”
How to use claustrophobic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "afraid of tight spaces" (a person) or "uncomfortably tight and enclosed" (a place).
Word forms
more claustrophobic comparative, claustrophobics plural, most claustrophobic superlative
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Etymology
From claustrophobia + -ic.
Rhymes for claustrophobic
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What does “claustrophobic” mean?
The word “claustrophobic” means suffering from, or prone to, an intense fear of enclosed spaces. In plain terms, either "afraid of tight spaces" (a person) or "uncomfortably tight and enclosed" (a place).
How do you use “claustrophobic” in a sentence?
Here is “claustrophobic” used in a sentence: “He felt claustrophobic the moment the MRI tube closed around him.”
What part of speech is “claustrophobic”?
“Claustrophobic” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “claustrophobic” have?
“Claustrophobic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suffering from, or prone to, an intense fear of enclosed spaces.
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