Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arachnophobic
Adjective
/əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bɪk/
Definition
A person who has an extreme fear of spiders and other arachnids.
Examples
- She is arachnophobic and can’t even look at pictures of spiders.
- His arachnophobic reactions often lead him to avoid outdoor activities where spiders are common.
Meaning
Arachnophobic describes someone who experiences intense anxiety or panic at the sight of spiders or even the thought of them.
Synonyms
- spider-fearing
- spider-phobic
- arachnophobia (as a noun)
