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Definition of acrophobic

acrophobic

/ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bɪk/
ac · ro · pho · bic
Plural:acrophobics
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acrophobic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or suffering from acrophobia, an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Example

"Because my brother is severely acrophobic, he waited at the base of the mountain while the rest of us took the cable car to the summit."

• noun

1

A person who suffers from an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Example

"Looking down through the glass floor of the observation deck would be a nightmare for any acrophobic."

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acrophobe
acrophobia
acrophobic
acropolis
across
acrostic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from acrophobia, combining the Ancient Greek akron ('peak, summit, extremity') and phobos ('fear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acrophobic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acrophobic
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