Aerophobic

Pronunciation: /eɪrəˈfoʊbɪk/

Definitions of aerophobic

adjective relating to or having a fear of flying or being in the air

Example Sentences

A1 She is aerophobic and refuses to fly in airplanes.

A2 My friend is aerophobic, so we always take the train for long journeys.

B1 Due to her aerophobia, she experiences extreme anxiety whenever she has to board a plane.

B2 His aerophobia has prevented him from traveling abroad for years.

C1 The therapist helped her overcome her aerophobia through exposure therapy.

C2 Despite his aerophobia, he decided to face his fears and take a flight to conquer his anxiety.

Examples of aerophobic in a Sentence

formal The patient's aerophobic tendencies made it difficult for them to travel by plane.

informal My friend is so aerophobic that they refuse to even step foot on an airplane.

slang I can't believe how aerophobic she is, she won't even consider flying.

figurative Her aerophobic mindset keeps her grounded, never willing to take risks or try new things.

Grammatical Forms of aerophobic

• past tense: aerophobed
• plural: aerophobics
• comparative: more aerophobic
• superlative: most aerophobic
• present tense: is aerophobic
• future tense: will be aerophobic
• perfect tense: has been aerophobic
• continuous tense: is being aerophobic
• singular: aerophobic
• positive degree: aerophobic
• infinitive: to aerophobe
• gerund: aerophobing
• participle: aerophobed

Origin and Evolution of aerophobic

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aerophobic' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'aero' meaning air and the suffix '-phobic' meaning fear. It is used to describe someone who has a fear of air or drafts.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in medical contexts to describe a fear of drafts or fresh air, the term 'aerophobic' has evolved to encompass a broader fear of air or flying in modern usage.