Familiar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Familiar is an adjective meaning Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
Meaning
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
More Meanings
- Acquainted.
- Intimate or friendly.
- Of or pertaining to a family; familial.
- (witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
- A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
- (obsolete) A member of one's family or household.
- (obsolete) A close friend.
Example Sentences
Don’t be familiar with me, boy!
The witch’s familiar was a black cat.
Be thou familiar; but by no meanes vulgar:[…]
There’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar.
Word Forms
- familiars
Synonyms for familiar
Depending on context, synonyms include acquainted, close, friendly, intimate, personal, cheeky.
Antonyms for familiar
Common opposites include ignorant, unfamiliar, unacquainted, cold, cool, distant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acquainted, overfamiliar, conversant, informed, usual, well known.
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Sources & Attribution
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