allergic
gb/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/ us/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
B1
English
~ 9000
allergiás, irtózik, ki nem állhat, allergiás eredetű
B1
1
allergiás
B1
Usage pattern:
be allergic to [something]
I'm allergic to peanuts, so I always check the ingredients.
Allergiás vagyok a földimogyoróra, ezért mindig megnézem az összetevőket.
She's seriously allergic to bee stings and carries an EpiPen.
Súlyosan allergiás a méhcsípésre, ezért mindig van nála EpiPen.
If you're allergic to cats, this apartment might not be a good choice.
He found out he was allergic to penicillin after breaking out in hives.
Our son is allergic to dairy, so we use plant-based milk at home.
Learner examples
My brother is allergic to milk.
A fivérem allergiás a tejre.
I am allergic to cats and dogs.
Allergiás vagyok a macskákra és a kutyákra.
She is allergic to some kinds of fruit.
He cannot eat shrimp because he is allergic to it.
Are you allergic to any medicine?
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I have allergic to peanuts"*. The correct structure is *"I am allergic to peanuts"* or *"I have an allergy to peanuts"*. Also, *"I am allergy to"* is incorrect; use the adjective *allergic*, not the noun *allergy*, after *am/is/are*.
Meaning
having a medical allergy
Collocations
be allergic to peanuts
|be allergic to cats
|allergic reaction
|allergic symptoms
|severely allergic
|mildly allergic
Synonyms
sensitive (Can describe reacting badly to something, but is broader and not always a medical allergy.)
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hypersensitive (More technical; often used in medical contexts for very strong reactions.)
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intolerant (Often used for foods (e.g. lactose intolerant) and may suggest digestive problems rather than an immune reaction.)
Antonyms
tolerant (Describes someone whose body can accept a substance without a bad reaction.)
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not allergic (Plain opposite that simply states the absence of an allergy.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|daily life
Definition
Having a health problem where your body reacts badly to something, like food, animals, or medicine.
Having a medical condition in which your immune system reacts in a harmful way to a particular substance, such as a food, animal, or drug.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
be allergic to [something]
He's allergic to paperwork and leaves all the forms to his assistant.
Allergiás a papírmunkára, ezért az összes űrlapot az asszisztensére hagyja.
I'm allergic to drama, so I stay out of office gossip.
Allergiás vagyok a drámázásra, ezért kimaradok a munkahelyi pletykákból.
She seems allergic to commitment and never stays in a relationship for long.
Our manager is allergic to risk and prefers very safe decisions.
They're practically allergic to change and fight every new idea.
Learner examples
I am allergic to meetings that are too long.
Allergiás vagyok a túl hosszú megbeszélésekre.
He is allergic to cleaning and never does it.
Allergiás a takarításra, ezért soha nem takarít.
She says she is allergic to early mornings.
My friend is allergic to talking about money.
They are allergic to any kind of rule.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this always means a real medical problem. In contexts like *"allergic to hard work"* or *"allergic to change"*, it is figurative and means the person strongly dislikes or avoids these things. It should not be used in serious medical situations as a joke unless the context is clearly informal.
Meaning
strongly disliking something
Collocations
allergic to responsibility
|allergic to commitment
|allergic to hard work
|allergic to change
Synonyms
averse (More formal; suggests a strong dislike or desire to avoid something.)
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cannot stand (Spoken and informal; focuses more on strong dislike than avoidance.)
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hostile to (Stronger and more emotional; suggests active opposition rather than just avoidance.)
Antonyms
fond of (Describes liking or enjoying something instead of disliking it.)
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keen on (Informal; means very interested in or enthusiastic about something.)
Themes
emotions
|attitude
|daily life
|communication
Definition
Really not liking something and trying to stay away from it, often said as a joke.
Strongly disliking, avoiding, or being unwilling to deal with something, often said in a joking or exaggerated way.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
allergiás
B1
Usage pattern:
allergic [reaction/symptoms/response] to [something]
The patient developed an allergic reaction to the new antibiotic.
A betegnél allergiás reakció alakult ki az új antibiotikumra.
Doctors diagnosed her with allergic asthma triggered by dust mites.
Az orvosok poratkák által kiváltott allergiás asztmát állapítottak meg nála.
He was treated immediately for an acute allergic response.
The test confirmed that his rash was due to an allergic contact dermatitis.
Allergic rhinitis is commonly known as hay fever.
Learner examples
She had an allergic reaction to the medicine.
Allergiás reakciója volt a gyógyszerre.
The doctor said it was an allergic problem, not an infection.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy allergiás eredetű probléma, nem fertőzés.
He got an allergic skin rash after touching the plant.
This nose problem is an allergic disease.
They are studying how allergic reactions start in the body.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *"allergic"* with general *"sick"* or *"ill"*. An *allergic reaction* is a specific medical response caused by an allergen, not just any bad feeling or illness.
Meaning
caused by an allergy
Collocations
allergic reaction
|allergic response
|allergic disease
|allergic rhinitis
|allergic asthma
Synonyms
atopic (Technical medical term often used for allergy-related conditions like dermatitis or asthma.)
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hypersensitivity (Usually a noun; refers to an excessive immune response, often used in medical writing instead of 'allergic'.)
Antonyms
non-allergic (Used in medicine to show that a reaction or condition is not caused by an allergy.)
Themes
medicine
|science
|health
Definition
Describing a reaction or health problem that happens because of an allergy.
Relating to, involving, or caused by an allergy, especially when describing a reaction, disease, or condition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
allergic
IPA
GB/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
US/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk/
Syllables & stress
al - ler - gic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ler)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: allergic
Word family
Core family
allergy
noun B1
Related words
allergen
noun
allergist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-allergic
adjective
Advanced or less common
allergenic
adjective
hypoallergenic
adjective
allergically
adverb
Expressions
allergic reaction
1/əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
harmful body response to allergen
A sudden bad change in the body, like a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing, that happens because of an allergy.
Examples
- She had an allergic reaction after eating shrimp.
- An allergic reaction can be life-threatening if it is very strong.
- The doctor told him to go to the hospital if he ever has another allergic reaction.
be allergic to
1/bˈi əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk tə/
fixed phrase
have an allergy to something
To have a medical problem where your body reacts badly to a specific thing, such as food, animals, or medicine.
Examples
- Many children are allergic to cow's milk.
- If you are allergic to nuts, you should avoid this cake.
- He's allergic to cats, so we keep the doors closed when he visits.
have an allergic reaction
1/hˈæv ən əlˈɚd͡ʒɪk ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
experience an allergic reaction
To suddenly get symptoms like a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing because of an allergy.
Examples
- He had an allergic reaction after taking the medicine.
- If you have an allergic reaction, seek medical help immediately.
- Some people have an allergic reaction within minutes of eating peanuts.