lucifugal

/ˌluːsɪˈfjuːɡəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a distaste or aversion to light

“The lucifugal vampire avoided going out during the day.”

2. noun

a person having a distaste or aversion to light

“The doctor diagnosed him with a rare condition known as lucifugality, causing him to feel uncomfortable in bright environments.”

Synonyms

  • lucifugous
  • scotophobic

Antonyms

  • heliotropic
  • photophilic