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allergic

Pronunciation: [əˈlɜr.dʒɪk]

Word

Context: “health”

(adjective) when a person's body reacts badly to certain things like foods, pollen, or animals. If someone is allergic, it means their body doesn't like something and can make them feel sick.

Example

She is allergic to peanuts, so she has to be careful about what she eats.

Example

He is not allergic to any of the common flowers, so he can enjoy gardening.

Example

Are you allergic to any foods or plants?

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