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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This is especially the case for people taking associated blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, people allergic to Meloxicam or people with a pre-existing medical condition.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Cleaning these tracks keeps mold from growing that can trigger allergic reactions and other health issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
People with alpha-gal syndrome become allergic to red meat, including beef, pork and lamb.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Cleaning these tracks keeps mold from growing that can trigger allergic reactions and other health issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
People with alpha-gal syndrome become allergic to red meat, including beef, pork and lamb.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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