aerophobic

/ɛərəʊˈfroʊbɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a fear or aversion to the air or to flying.

“After experiencing turbulence on her first flight, she developed aerophobia and began to dread air travel.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by aerophobia.

“The aerophobic passenger was escorted off the plane by airport security.”

Synonyms

  • aviation phobe
  • fearful flyer

Antonyms

  • aerotroph
  • fearless flyer