claustrophobic
adjective/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,986 most common English word
Meaning
having or causing an extreme fear of being in small or enclosed spaces.
Example sentence
The tiny elevator felt completely claustrophobic with eight people packed inside.
Synonyms & related words
- confining
- cramped
- suffocating
- oppressive
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