allergic

• Relatif à l'allergie ou causé par elle ; ayant une réaction immunitaire indésirable à une substance.

Relating to or caused by an allergy; having an adverse immune reaction to a substance.

1. Having an allergyA2formalmedical

   Having an unusual or excessive sensitivity to a specific substance, such as pollen, food, or medicine.

   allergique (être allergique à)

   • She is allergic to peanuts and must avoid them.
   • Many people are allergic to bee stings.
   • He discovered he was allergic to penicillin after a reaction.

   Synonymeshypersensitivesensitized

2. Caused by an allergyB1formalmedical

   Characterized by or resulting from an allergic reaction.

   provoqué par une allergie

   • The patient developed an allergic rash after taking the medication.
   • Allergic reactions can range from mild sneezing to severe anaphylaxis.
   • Dust mites are a common cause of allergic asthma.

3. Strongly averse or opposedB2informal

   Having a strong dislike or aversion to something, often used informally.

   Allergique (au sens figuré)

   • He is allergic to hard work and avoids it at all costs.
   • She is allergic to any form of criticism.
   • I'm allergic to early mornings; I can't function before 10 AM.

   Synonymesantipatheticaversedisinclinedhostileloathopposed

   Antonymesfondinclinedpartialprone