allergic

[uh-lur-jik] / əˈlɜr dʒɪk /

ADJECTIVE

having a reaction to food, material, etc.

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypersensitive susceptible

WEAK

affected averse to dyspathetic immune sensitive sensitive sensitized

Example Sentences

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For those who are allergic or may be fearful, Huw said the brand has always been as inclusive as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Novartis said the acquisition builds on its long-standing presence in allergic disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"The experience of having an allergic reaction is really distressing and we want to guard against that wherever possible."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

To test that idea, the team exposed mice to a protein from house dust mites, a common cause of allergic asthma.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

“I guess she’s allergic to kindness,” said Andrius.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys