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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The initial recall was issued voluntarily by the company on January 14 in response to fears the product had become contaminated with undeclared milk, which could cause some people to have a severe allergic reaction.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Dairy may cause a serious allergic reaction such as hives, swelling, and trouble breathing (anaphylaxis).
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Many products have alcohols, dyes, and preservatives called parabens that can trigger allergic reactions and otherwise rub the barrier the wrong way.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags may contain undeclared milk posing a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Dairy may cause a serious allergic reaction such as hives, swelling, and trouble breathing (anaphylaxis).
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Many products have alcohols, dyes, and preservatives called parabens that can trigger allergic reactions and otherwise rub the barrier the wrong way.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags may contain undeclared milk posing a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 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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