claustrophobic
adjective
claus·tro·pho·bic
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bik 
1
: affected with or inclined to claustrophobia
2
: inducing or suggesting claustrophobia
Examples of claustrophobic in a Sentence
The theater can be a little claustrophobic when it's full.
She doesn't go in elevators because she is claustrophobic.
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Nestled in the iconic Carlyle Hotel, the gold murals and plush banquettes recall Coppola’s famously decadent, claustrophobic sets.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Cohen: And to that point, a lot of horror movies can feel claustrophobic, so there are some super-wide shots in the subway and on the bridge.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Cohen: And to that point, a lot of horror movies can feel claustrophobic, so there are some super-wide shots in the subway and on the bridge.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for claustrophobic
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“Claustrophobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claustrophobic. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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claustrophobic
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claus·tro·pho·bic
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bik
1
: suffering from or inclined to claustrophobia
2
: inducing or suggesting claustrophobia
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