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Definition of arachnophobic

arachnophobic

/əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bɪk/
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Plural:arachnophobics
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arachnophobic Lexical Profile

arachnophobic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or relating to an extreme or irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids.

Example

"My arachnophobic brother refused to enter the basement until we cleared out all the cobwebs."

• noun

1

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

Example

"As a lifelong arachnophobic, she always checks her camping tent thoroughly before going to sleep."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for arachnophobic

• Nearby Words

arachnid
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araguaia
arame

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Neo-Latin 'arachnophobia', combining the Ancient Greek 'arakhnē' (spider), linked to the mythological weaver Arachne, and 'phobos' (fear).

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