Definition for

familiar


Pertaining to a family; domestic.

Having, or springing from, intimate and friendly social relations; closely intimate: as, a familiar friend; familiar companionship; to be on familiar terms with one.

Having a friendly aspect or manner; exhibiting the manner of an intimate friend; affable; not formal or distant; especially, using undue familiarity; intrusive; forward.

Characterized by ease or absence of stiffness or pedantry; unconstrained.

Having an intimate knowledge; well knowing; well acquainted; well versed (in a subject of study): as, he is familiar with the works of Horace.

Well known from frequent observation, use, etc.; well understood.

Synonyms Close, intimate, amicable, fraternal, near.

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