Claustrophobic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Claustrophobic is an adjective meaning (psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.
Meaning
(psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.
More Meanings
- Cramped and confined, so as to induce claustrophobia.
- Someone with claustrophobia.
Example Sentences
...within the monstrous arrangements of dried flowers on the table-tops, against the Victorian clutter of that claustrophobic room.
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.
Word Forms
- claustrophobics
Synonyms for claustrophobic
Depending on context, synonyms include confined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afraid, confined, claustrophilic, claustral, agoraphobic, cloistral.
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