allergic

al·ler·gic

adj \ə-ˈlər-jik\

Definition of ALLERGIC

1

: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy

2

: having an aversion <allergic to work>

Examples of ALLERGIC

1. <a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs>

First Known Use of ALLERGIC

1911

Related to ALLERGIC

Synonyms: antipathetic, averse

Related Words: afraid, disinclined, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, unwilling; antagonistic, hostile, intolerant, negative, opposed, opposing, resistant, resisting, uncongenial, unfriendly, unsympathetic; disgusted, nauseated, repelled, repulsed, revolted, shocked, squeamish, turned off

Near Antonyms: friendly, sympathetic, tolerant, understanding; admiring, appreciative, charmed, delighted, fond, pleased, tickled

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Rhymes with ALLERGIC

synergic, theurgic