Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊ.bi.æk/

Definitions of phobiac

noun a person who has a phobia or irrational fear

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a phobiac of spiders.

A2 As a phobiac, she avoids crowded places.

B1 Being a phobiac of heights, he refuses to go on roller coasters.

B2 Her therapist helped her manage her phobiac tendencies.

C1 The phobiac's fear of flying has hindered their ability to travel for years.

C2 Despite being a phobiac, he bravely faced his fears and went skydiving.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a phobia or irrational fear

Example Sentences

A1 I am phobiac of spiders.

A2 She is phobiac of heights.

B1 He is a phobiac person who avoids crowded places.

B2 Being a phobiac individual, she struggles with social interactions.

C1 His phobiac tendencies have led to him seeking therapy for his fears.

C2 Despite being a successful CEO, she is still a phobiac when it comes to public speaking.

Examples of phobiac in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed him as a phobiac after he displayed extreme fear and anxiety towards spiders.

informal My friend is a total phobiac when it comes to heights; she can't even climb a ladder.

slang I didn't know you were such a phobiac when it comes to public speaking!

figurative She's a phobiac when it comes to commitment, always running away from serious relationships.

Grammatical Forms of phobiac

past tense

phobiaced

plural

phobiacs

comparative

more phobiac

superlative

most phobiac

present tense

phobiac

future tense

will phobiac

perfect tense

have phobiaced

continuous tense

is phobiacing

singular

phobiac

positive degree

phobiac

infinitive

to phobiac

gerund

phobiacing

participle

phobiaced

Origin and Evolution of phobiac

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'phobiac' is derived from the Greek word 'phobos' meaning fear or aversion.
Evolution of the word: The term 'phobiac' was first used in the late 19th century to describe someone who has an irrational fear or aversion to something. Over time, the word has been used more broadly to encompass a range of specific phobias and anxieties.