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
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Some younger children will have atopic dermatitis and allergies but never progress to asthma, which shows that the allergic march will not happen for everyone.
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In the bleak midwinter of 2022, the algorithm-allergic sporting director, an old romantic of football, took over Salernitana in dire straits.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
People who are allergic or have a severe sensitivity to the ingredients may experience a serious or life-threatening reaction from consuming the products, the notice states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In the bleak midwinter of 2022, the algorithm-allergic sporting director, an old romantic of football, took over Salernitana in dire straits.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
People who are allergic or have a severe sensitivity to the ingredients may experience a serious or life-threatening reaction from consuming the products, the notice states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
This is an infection caused by blood flukes (parasitic flatworms) that can accidentally penetrate the skin, leading to an allergic reaction, according to the CDC.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 1 June 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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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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