Meaning of rhytiphobia | Babel Free

Definitions

The fear of getting wrinkles.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“Now, rhytiphobia, the fear of getting wrinkles, is a phobia that I can understand⟳. Although I have⟳ been using moisturizer on my face⟳ for years, I still have⟳ those fine and not-so-fine lines appearing.”

““If you don't stop⟳ hassling Richelle about being late, she’ll develop⟳ chronomeatrophobia^([sic]) – fear of clocks,” said Tom proudly. “To go with her rhytiphobia.” ¶ “What’s that?” I snapped. I had to know⟳. ¶ “Fear of getting wrinkles,” he sighed happily. He’d been dying for me to ask⟳.”

“Under the roof of the arcade, supported by baffling formations, and relieving arches, even wizened people, the old, the dowager, the snowy-haired, the senile and doddering, would be healthy, active, and vigorous. Sprightly and spry. Rhytiphobia, fear of wrinkles, could be forgotten. This gave rise⟳ to dancing and dinner parties, and fun and gaiety.”

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