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

Synonyms of allergic

• afraid
• reluctant
• opposed
• opposing
• averse

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 scene in Caracas over the past week indicates that oil execs remain highly allergic to political risk. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The syndrome, induced by tick bites, can cause dangerous allergic reactions to red meat. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

But Huna is not a book about resilience or hope—ElGendy is almost allergic to those words. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

According to Mayo Clinic, an allergic reaction to milk can occur soon after consuming a product containing it, and can include wheezing, vomiting, itching, hives, swelling and digestive issues. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

allergy + -ic entry 1, after German allergisch

Note: See note at allergy.

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing allergic

• allergic rhinitis
• anti-allergic

Rhymes for allergic

• glutamatergic

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

ə-ˈlər-ji-k(ə-)lē

adverb

The body reacts allergically, the skin reddening and breaking out in tiny blisters.

—Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News