Selenophobia

Pronunciation: /sɛlɪnəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of selenophobia

noun an intense fear or phobia of the moon

Example Sentences

A1 Selenophobia is the fear of the moon.

A2 People with selenophobia may feel anxious during a full moon.

B1 Selenophobia can lead to avoidance of outdoor activities at night.

B2 Therapy and counseling can help individuals with selenophobia manage their fear.

C1 Selenophobia is a specific phobia that can be treated through exposure therapy.

C2 Individuals with selenophobia may experience intense anxiety and panic attacks when exposed to moonlight.

Examples of selenophobia in a Sentence

formal Selenophobia is the fear of the moon or darkness.

informal I heard Sarah has selenophobia and gets anxious during full moons.

slang Some people think selenophobia is silly, but it's a real fear for some.

figurative Her selenophobia is like a shadow that follows her everywhere she goes.

Grammatical Forms of selenophobia

• past tense: suffered
• plural: selenophobias
• comparative: more selenophobic
• superlative: most selenophobic
• present tense: suffers
• future tense: will suffer
• perfect tense: has suffered
• continuous tense: is suffering
• singular: selenophobia
• positive degree: selenophobic
• infinitive: to selenophobia
• gerund: selenophobing
• participle: selenophobic

Origin and Evolution of selenophobia

First Known Use: 1878 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'selenophobia' originates from the Greek word 'selene' meaning moon and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear or aversion towards the moon, the term 'selenophobia' has evolved to encompass a broader fear of celestial bodies or space in general.