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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However, people must be monitored after vaccination and should have access to epinephrine in case of a severe allergic reaction.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
Their bites are painful, itchy, and can sometimes cause allergic reactions or become infected.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Those who are allergic to certain bees should always consider their personal safety.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in connection with those products.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
Their bites are painful, itchy, and can sometimes cause allergic reactions or become infected.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Those who are allergic to certain bees should always consider their personal safety.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in connection with those products.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for allergic
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 21 May. 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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