Synonyms for

Acrylic

Verb / ʌˈkrɪlɪk / Another word for acrylic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a synthetic fiber or plastic made from polymers of acrylic acid or acrylates

Synonyms & similar words

acrylicfiber acrylicpaint acrylateresin acrylicresin artificial plastic synthetic polyester nylon rayon olefin polypropylene spandex vinyl cellophane polyethylene polystyrene resin bakelite lucite plexiglass thermoplastic urethane acrylate

Synonyms by register

Formal

synthetic polymer resinous plastic

Informal

plastic fake artificial

Literary

lustrous sheen

Antonyms

natural organic mineral inorganic traditional authentic

Common collocations

  • acrylic paint
  • acrylic sheet
  • acrylic fiber
  • acrylic resin
  • acrylic glass
  • acrylic nails
  • acrylic yarn

Word family

noun acrylic
adjective acrylic

Usage note

Acrylic most commonly refers to a type of synthetic polymer used in paints, fibers, and plastics. It is often contrasted with natural materials.

Example sentences

  1. My mom's sweater is made of acrylic and it's really soft.
  2. The artist used acrylic paint to make the picture.
  3. Acrylic is a type of plastic that is often used in making signs.
  4. The shirt I bought is made of acrylic and it's very comfortable.
  5. The scarf was made of acrylic yarn and was very warm.

Quotes

  • I like to work with acrylics because it dries so fast.
  • Acrylics allow me to achieve the effects I want in my paintings.
  • Using acrylics is a great way to experiment with different colors and textures.

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