allergic
adj. B1 Intermediate US //əˈɫɝdʒɪk// UK //ɐlˈɜːdʒɪk// al·ler·gic
adj. having a bad reaction to a food, animal, or substance. You can also use it to say you really dislike something.
adj. having a medical hypersensitivity to a substance that causes a physical reaction. Often used figuratively to express a strong aversion or dislike.
I am allergic to cats, so I can't visit your house.
The restaurant staff must be careful because some customers are severely allergic to peanuts and shellfish.
While the patient is medically allergic to penicillin, he also claims to be allergic to hard work, much to the amusement of the nursing staff.
From allergy + -ic.
Usage
Typically followed by the preposition 'to'.
Pitfall
I have allergic to nutsI am allergic to nutsLearners often confuse the adjective 'allergic' with the noun 'allergy'.