photophobic

[ foh-tuh-foh-bik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an organism that avoids light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of photophobic¹

First recorded in 1855–60; photo- + -phobic

Example Sentences

“He was moaning. He was pale. He was photophobic. He just looked terrible.”

From Science Magazine

Putin said Russia is not photophobic, but that a Western willingness to embrace homosexuality and gender fluidity seemed excessive to him.

From Reuters

Photophobic: Deactivating your Facebook account should be seen as a sign of mental health — not the opposite.

From Washington Post

And people whose eyes are photophobic - extremely sensitive to light - may find shades alleviate their symptoms, as might some who experience migraines, says Karen Sparrow, Head of Professional Development at the Association of Optometrists.

From BBC

Unless you’re photophobic, an interior cabin is not anyone’s first choice, and an upper-deck suite may be nicer than your normal abode.

From New York Times