Catoptrophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kætɑːptrəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of catoptrophobia

noun an extreme fear of mirrors or seeing one's own reflection

Example Sentences

A1 I have catoptrophobia, so I always make sure to have a night light on.

A2 Catoptrophobia is the fear of mirrors or seeing one's own reflection.

B1 Her catoptrophobia makes it difficult for her to get ready in the morning.

B2 Despite her catoptrophobia, she decided to face her fear and get rid of all the mirrors in her house.

C1 The therapist helped him overcome his catoptrophobia through exposure therapy.

C2 Catoptrophobia can be a debilitating phobia that affects a person's daily life and self-image.

Examples of catoptrophobia in a Sentence

formal Catoptrophobia is the fear of mirrors or seeing one's own reflection.

informal I heard that Sarah has catoptrophobia and always avoids looking in the mirror.

slang Some people with catoptrophobia are so scared of mirrors, they cover them up with sheets.

figurative His catoptrophobia was like a barrier, preventing him from truly seeing himself.

Grammatical Forms of catoptrophobia

past tense

catoptrophobiaed

plural

catoptrophobias

comparative

more catoptrophobic

superlative

most catoptrophobic

present tense

catoptrophobia

future tense

will catoptrophobia

perfect tense

has catoptrophobiaed

continuous tense

is catoptrophobiaing

singular

catoptrophobia

positive degree

catoptrophobia

infinitive

to catoptrophobia

gerund

catoptrophobiaing

participle

catoptrophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of catoptrophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'catoptrophobia' originates from the Greek word 'katoptron' meaning mirror and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'catoptrophobia' has remained consistent in its meaning of fear of mirrors since its first known use in 1900.