acryl·ic
ə-ˈkri-lik 
1
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
2
: made or consisting of an acrylic
an acrylic window
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a
b
: a paint in which the vehicle is an acrylic resin
c
: a painting done in an acrylic resin
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Noun
a painting done in acrylics
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Adjective
At one point, Terrill, who was wearing long acrylic fingernails, hooked her finger on one cuff to prevent the Agents from latching the second cuff onto her wrist.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Kids can create their own pumpkin masterpieces using non-toxic acrylic paint markers during special hours and for an additional cost.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
This acrylic and wood tic-tac-toe board brings style and function to any room.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
HeZone Acrylic Organizer This four-compartment acrylic organizer isn’t just for the office.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Acrylic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrylic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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acrylic
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acryl·ic
ə-ˈkril-ik
: of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
acrylic polymers
acrylic
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