What does claustrophobic mean?
Claustrophobic means (psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space..
Claustrophobic
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space..
Definitions by Sense
- (psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.
- Cramped and confined, so as to induce claustrophobia.
- Someone with claustrophobia.
Example Sentences
Using her hands like windshield wipers, she tried to flick snow away from her mouth. When she clawed at her chest and neck, the crumbs maddeningly slid back onto her face. She grew claustrophobic.
...within the monstrous arrangements of dried flowers on the table-tops, against the Victorian clutter of that claustrophobic room...
Synonyms for claustrophobic
Antonyms for claustrophobic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more claustrophobic
- most claustrophobic
- claustrophobics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for claustrophobic?
Common synonyms include confined.
What is the opposite of claustrophobic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use claustrophobic in a sentence?
Using her hands like windshield wipers, she tried to flick snow away from her mouth. When she clawed at her chest and neck, the crumbs maddeningly slid back onto her face. She grew claustrophobic.
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