What is another word for allergic?

Common synonyms for allergic include sensitised, supersensitive, hypersensitive, supersensitized, hypersensitised.

What is the opposite of allergic?

Antonyms of allergic include immune, resistant, unaffected, insensitive, tolerant.

Synonyms for

Allergic

Verb / ʌˈlɜ:dʒɪk / Another word for allergic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a harmful reaction to something that is usually harmless to most people

Synonyms & similar words

sensitised supersensitive hypersensitive supersensitized hypersensitised hypersensitized supersensitised sensitized hypersensitive sensitive reactive intolerant susceptible vulnerable allergy-prone sensitized irritable touchy edgy jumpy nervous irritable tender inflamed swollen itchy scratchy red

Synonyms by register

Formal

hypersensitive sensitized

Informal

allergic to can't stand hate averse to

Literary

averse repugnant

Antonyms

immune resistant unaffected insensitive tolerant unreactive

Common collocations

allergic reaction
allergic to pollen
allergic to dust
allergic to nuts
allergic to pets
mildly allergic
severely allergic

Word family

noun allergy

adjective allergic

adverb allergically

Usage note

While 'allergic' can be used figuratively to mean strongly disliking something, its primary meaning relates to a medical condition where the body has an adverse reaction to a substance. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.