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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Things to be aware of Excessive consumption of mint tea may cause allergic reactions in some people and it is not recommended for those suffering from gastroesophageal reflux.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Scheuer allegedly made several changes that threatened public health, investigators say — adding information to some menu items to label them as safe for people with peanut allergies to eat, even though the items could be deadly to people who are allergic to peanuts.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
The good news, Giusti said, is that if your handmade treat causes someone to have an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment, there’s a provision in the standard homeowners insurance policy called medical payments for others that covers you.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
While quite convenient, cost-efficient, and nice to look at, this type of braiding hair can also lead to an allergic reaction, irritation, and hair loss for some users.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Scheuer allegedly made several changes that threatened public health, investigators say — adding information to some menu items to label them as safe for people with peanut allergies to eat, even though the items could be deadly to people who are allergic to peanuts.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
The good news, Giusti said, is that if your handmade treat causes someone to have an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment, there’s a provision in the standard homeowners insurance policy called medical payments for others that covers you.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
While quite convenient, cost-efficient, and nice to look at, this type of braiding hair can also lead to an allergic reaction, irritation, and hair loss for some users.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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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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