claustrophobic
adjective
claus·tro·pho·bic ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bik 
1
: affected with or inclined to claustrophobia
2
: inducing or suggesting claustrophobia
claustrophobically
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
The theater can be a little claustrophobic when it's full. She doesn't go in elevators because she is claustrophobic.
Recent Examples on the Web The current interface, with its expandable stack of Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet apps, can feel cluttered and almost claustrophobic. 
Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 29 June 2022 In fact, the whole film is downright claustrophobic. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 16 June 2022 While rear-seat passengers have considerable space, that extra cabin space afforded by the long wheel-base of the Polestar 2 is reduced to the point of being almost claustrophobic. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, the tight shots helped make the characters and audience feel claustrophobic. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 Since Murphey was claustrophobic, she was prescribed Versed, generically known as midazolam, a sedative that would help her lie still for the PET scan. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 14 May 2022 But Murphey was claustrophobic and, needing to lie still for the scan, was prescribed a sedative, Versed or midazolam. Mariah Timms, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 Russia, feeling increasingly claustrophobic and paranoid about NATO expansion along its Western border, found economic breathing room in the melting ice. Stephen Lezak, The New Republic, 12 July 2022 Bedlam ensues, some of which should come with a mild warning for those who are claustrophobic. Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 See More
Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 29 June 2022 In fact, the whole film is downright claustrophobic. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 16 June 2022 While rear-seat passengers have considerable space, that extra cabin space afforded by the long wheel-base of the Polestar 2 is reduced to the point of being almost claustrophobic. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, the tight shots helped make the characters and audience feel claustrophobic. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 Since Murphey was claustrophobic, she was prescribed Versed, generically known as midazolam, a sedative that would help her lie still for the PET scan. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 14 May 2022 But Murphey was claustrophobic and, needing to lie still for the scan, was prescribed a sedative, Versed or midazolam. Mariah Timms, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 Russia, feeling increasingly claustrophobic and paranoid about NATO expansion along its Western border, found economic breathing room in the melting ice. Stephen Lezak, The New Republic, 12 July 2022 Bedlam ensues, some of which should come with a mild warning for those who are claustrophobic. Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
claustrophobic 1 of 2
adjective
claus·tro·pho·bic ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bik
1
: suffering from or inclined to claustrophobia
2
: inducing or suggesting claustrophobia
claustrophobic
2 of 2noun
: claustrophobe