Pyrophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /paɪrəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of pyrophobia

noun an extreme fear of fire

Example Sentences

A1 She has pyrophobia, so she is afraid of fire.

A2 His pyrophobia makes it difficult for him to even light a candle.

B1 Living with pyrophobia can be challenging, especially during emergencies.

B2 Therapy sessions have helped her manage her pyrophobia and reduce her anxiety around fire.

C1 Despite her pyrophobia, she works as a firefighter and has learned to cope with her fear.

C2 His pyrophobia stems from a traumatic experience in his childhood, and he continues to seek therapy to overcome it.

Examples of pyrophobia in a Sentence

formal Pyrophobia is a serious condition characterized by an irrational fear of fire.

informal Some people with pyrophobia get anxious around candles or bonfires.

slang Dude, she totally freaked out when she saw the fireworks. Must have pyrophobia or something.

figurative His pyrophobia towards commitment made it difficult for him to maintain long-term relationships.

Grammatical Forms of pyrophobia

past tense

pyrophobiaed

plural

pyrophobias

comparative

more pyrophobic

superlative

most pyrophobic

present tense

pyrophobia

future tense

will pyrophobia

perfect tense

have pyrophobiaed

continuous tense

is pyrophobiaing

singular

pyrophobia

positive degree

pyrophobic

infinitive

to pyrophobia

gerund

pyrophobiaing

participle

pyrophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of pyrophobia

First Known Use: 1879 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'pyrophobia' originates from the Greek words 'pyr' meaning fire and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'pyrophobia' has remained consistent in its meaning of fear of fire since its first known use in 1879.