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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Tiffany Gregory is facing charges of stalking and endangerment for allegedly attempting to trigger an allergic reaction in her former mother-in-law.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
Beach patrol units are equipped with a treatment called Sting Kill, and lifeguards advise victims to monitor for signs of an allergic reaction.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Those who are allergic to mango and cashew nuts may also have a reaction to papaya.19
Papaya is a healthy fruit that contains fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Some of my relatives are gluten free, a friend is allergic to bacon, and a co-worker (who shall go unnamed but should be ashamed) loathes mayonnaise.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 27 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
Beach patrol units are equipped with a treatment called Sting Kill, and lifeguards advise victims to monitor for signs of an allergic reaction.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Those who are allergic to mango and cashew nuts may also have a reaction to papaya.19
Papaya is a healthy fruit that contains fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Some of my relatives are gluten free, a friend is allergic to bacon, and a co-worker (who shall go unnamed but should be ashamed) loathes mayonnaise.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 27 July 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 4 Aug. 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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