allergic

adjective

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al·ler·gic | \ ə-ˈlər-jik

Definition of allergic

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

2 : having an aversion allergic to work

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Examples of allergic in a Sentence

a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs

Recent Examples on the Web Feldstein is severely allergic to a laundry list of items, from dairy to cats to two of the most common preservatives found in makeup. — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022 The technology run has only recently flagged amid rising interest rates (which tech is especially allergic to) and the turmoil in Ukraine. — Larry Light, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2022 Also, allergic people might experience shock, a significant drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or loss of consciousness. — Chris Smith, BGR, 12 Apr. 2022 King Lear appreciates his Fool, but in real life, dictators are notoriously allergic to comedy. — Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022 But his long and very well documented record of support for the former KGB agent doesn’t give a lot of room for maneuver, especially for a political figure who is notoriously allergic to admitting error. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 However, people who are hyper-allergic to stings from insects like bees or wasps should be prepared with treatment such as an EpiPen. — Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Mar. 2022 Web3 enthusiasts, for their part, seem allergic to this sort of self-reflection. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2022 And this visceral quality can elide the fact that Jackson seems allergic to disclosure. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Jan. 2022 See More

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