allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik 
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
2
: having an aversion
allergic to work
Examples of allergic in a Sentence
a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
Recent Examples on the Web
The documents state that opioids, including fentanyl, can cause allergic and pseudoallergic reactions, including hives.
—
Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Even though propylene glycol is safe for most people, some people are highly allergic to it.
—John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
And when not to take it Milk thistle is, obviously, not recommended for anyone who is allergic to the plant and its components.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
For some people, however, exposures in the beach environment can cause an allergic reaction.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Chef Herold even made time to whip up a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake for someone in the group who was allergic to wheat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
Opioids, including fentanyl, can cause severe allergic reactions, including hives.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
These can be good options for people whose symptoms are not controlled by pills or allergy avoidance alone, and for people who have especially severe allergic reactions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory collapse if untreated with epinephrine (like an injection with an EpiPen).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Even though propylene glycol is safe for most people, some people are highly allergic to it.
—John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
And when not to take it Milk thistle is, obviously, not recommended for anyone who is allergic to the plant and its components.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
For some people, however, exposures in the beach environment can cause an allergic reaction.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Chef Herold even made time to whip up a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake for someone in the group who was allergic to wheat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
Opioids, including fentanyl, can cause severe allergic reactions, including hives.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
These can be good options for people whose symptoms are not controlled by pills or allergy avoidance alone, and for people who have especially severe allergic reactions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory collapse if untreated with epinephrine (like an injection with an EpiPen).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing allergic
Dictionary Entries Near allergic
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Kids Definition
allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
an allergic reaction
2
: having a dislike for something
allergic to hard work
Medical Definition
allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by allergy
an allergic reaction
allergic diseases
2
: affected with allergy : subject to an allergic reaction
he is allergic to pollen
allergically
adverb
ə-ˈlər-ji-k(ə-)lē
The body reacts allergically, the skin reddening and breaking out in tiny blisters.
—Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
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