Advertisement
Advertisement
philophobia
[fil-uh-foh-bee-uh]
noun
an irrational or disproportionate fear of falling in love.
Discover More
Other Word Forms
- philophobic adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of philophobia1
First recorded in 1975–80; philo- ( def. ) + -phobia
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But it has presented opportunities to independent film-makers like Guy Davies, whose debut feature, Philophobia, is due to be screened at 50 cinemas across the UK.
Read more on BBC
Guy Davies had hoped his first feature film, Philophobia, would be shown at a few local cinemas in Gloucestershire.
Read more on BBC
Philophobia is now due to be screened at 50 cinemas across the UK, selling out one date in Leicester Square in under two hours.
Read more on BBC
That is what Guy Davies found with his new film Philophobia, a coming-of-age romance set in his home town of Stroud.
Read more on The Guardian
Philophobia is as indie as they come.
Read more on The Guardian
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse