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Allergic

/əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to allergy..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of or pertaining to allergy.
  2. Having an allergy.
  3. (figurative, humorous) Highly averse.
  4. A person who has an allergy.

Example Sentences

I am allergic to cats.
I'm allergic to homework.

Synonyms for allergic

susceptiblesensitizedhypersensitivesupersensitivehypersensitizedsupersensitized

Antonyms for allergic

Related Words

hypersensitivesensitizedhypersensitizedsupersensitivesusceptiblesupersensitizedallergenicallergenallergylactosesensitivereluctantallergieshypersusceptibleintolerantatopicanaphylactichyperreactivereactiveoversensitive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does allergic mean?

Allergic means Of or pertaining to allergy..

What is a synonym for allergic?

Common synonyms include susceptible, sensitized, hypersensitive, supersensitive.

What is the opposite of allergic?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use allergic in a sentence?

I am allergic to cats.

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