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claus·tro·pho·bic Listen to audio/ˌklɑ:strəˈfoʊbɪk/ adjective
[more claustrophobic; most claustrophobic] 1 of a room, space, etc. : not having enough space for people to feel comfortable : causing claustrophobia
The theater can be a little claustrophobic when it's full.
2 : having a fear of being in closed or small spaces : having claustrophobia
She doesn't go in elevators because she is claustrophobic.
3 : not having or providing enough freedom
a very claustrophic relationship
— claus·tro·pho·bi·cal·ly Listen to audio /ˌklɑ:strəˈfoʊbɪkli/ adverb
a claustrophobically small room

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