FAMILIAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAMILIAR?

Need another word that means the same as “familiar”? Find 41 synonyms and 30 related words for “familiar” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Familiar” are: conversant, intimate, known about, well known, known, recognized, accustomed, acquainted with, conversant with, versed in, informed about, knowledgeable about, well informed about, skilled in, proficient in, close, dear, near, confidential, bosom, overfamiliar, unduly familiar, presumptuous, disrespectful, forward, bold, impudent, impertinent, intrusive, familiar spirit, associate, companion, comrade, fellow, friend, best friend, boon companion, confidant, confidante, second self

Familiar as a Noun

Definitions of "Familiar" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “familiar” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (in the Roman Catholic Church) a person rendering certain services in a pope's or bishop's household.
• A close friend or associate.
• A person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.
• A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard.
• A demon supposedly attending and obeying a witch, often said to assume the form of an animal.
• A friend who is frequently in the company of another.

Synonyms of "Familiar" as a noun (12 Words)

associate	A person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor. A close associate of the Minister.
best friend	The supreme effort one can make.
boon companion	A desirable state.
companion	A member of the lowest grade of certain orders of knighthood. The small hot and compact companion of Sirius was discovered in 1915.
comrade	(among men) a colleague or a fellow member of an organization. You re right comrade.
confidant	Someone to whom private matters are confided. A close confidante of the princess.
confidante	A female confidant.
familiar spirit	A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard.
fellow	An elected graduate receiving a stipend for a period of research. Say fellow what are you doing.
friend	A person who supports a cause, organization, or country by giving financial or other help. We were close friends.
intimate	A very close friend. His circle of intimates.
second self	The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.

Usage Examples of "Familiar" as a noun

• Her familiars were her two little griffons that nested in her skirts.

Familiar as an Adjective

Definitions of "Familiar" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “familiar” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Well known or easily recognized.
• Well informed about or knowing thoroughly.
• Having a good knowledge of.
• (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly.
• Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship.
• Within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange.
• Well known from long or close association.
• Informal or intimate to an inappropriate degree.
• Often encountered or experienced; common.
• In close friendship; intimate.

Synonyms of "Familiar" as an adjective (29 Words)

accustomed	Customary; usual. His accustomed thoroughness.
acquainted with	Having fair knowledge of.
bold	Clear and distinct. I slapped him when he was bold.
close	Fitting closely but comfortably. Had a close call.
confidential	(of information) given in confidence or in secret. A confidential approach.
conversant	Well informed about or knowing thoroughly. You need someone who is conversant with the new technology.
conversant with	Well informed about or knowing thoroughly.
dear	Dearly loved. Martin my dear fellow.
disrespectful	Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite. Remarks disrespectful of the law.
forward	Moving forward. A forward child badly in need of discipline.
impertinent	Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. An impertinent question.
impudent	Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
informed about	Having much knowledge or education.
intimate	Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience. The small room was cozy and intimate.
intrusive	Of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock. An intrusive arm of the sea.
knowledgeable about	Alert and fully informed.
known	Publicly acknowledged to be. A musician known throughout the world.
known about	Apprehended with certainty.
near	Located on the nearside of a vehicle. His state of near despair.
overfamiliar	Taking undue liberties. The overfamiliar teacher s voice.
presumptuous	Excessively forward. The duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants.
proficient in	Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill.
recognized	Generally approved or compelling recognition. A recognized authority.
skilled in	Having or showing or requiring special skill.
unduly familiar	Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship.
versed in	Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience-W.H.Hudson- Herbert Read.
well informed about	Resulting favorably.
well known	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Familiar" as an adjective

• A day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences.
• A familiar figure.
• Familiar guests.
• He was being overly familiar with Gloria.
• A familiar voice.
• The situation was all too familiar.
• Ensure that you are familiar with the heating controls.
• Familiar with the complex machinery.
• She had not realized they were on such familiar terms.
• Familiar songs.
• He was familiar with those roads.
• A familiar everyday scene.
• On familiar terms.
• Familiar ordinary objects found in every home.
• A familiar excuse.
• Their faces will be familiar to many of you.

Associations of "Familiar" (30 Words)

acquaintance	Acquaintances considered collectively. I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances.
acquainted	Having fair knowledge of. They were acquainted.
adept	Very skilled or proficient at something. Adept in handicrafts.
adroit	Quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. An adroit technician.
affair	A sexual relationship between two people, one or both of whom are married to someone else. It is none of your affair.
ambient	Relating to ambient music. The liquid is stored at below ambient temperature.
around	All around or on all sides. Weighs around a hundred pounds.
close	Engage at close quarters. Very close or near with his money.
closely	In a close relation or position in time or space. Both children are clearly very closely attached to their parents.
closeness	Characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one’s actions or purposes. Apes are often selected due to their evolutionary closeness to humans.
connected	Brought together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established. All the window alarms are connected.
conversant	Familiar with or knowledgeable about something. You need someone who is conversant with the new technology.
deft	Demonstrating skill and cleverness. A deft piece of footwork.
dexterous	Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. A dexterous keyboard player.
dextrous	Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
experienced	Having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation. An experienced social worker.
extraordinarily	To a remarkable degree; extremely. He did a good job in extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
familiarity	Usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known. The reassuring familiarity of his parents home.
familiarly	In an intimately familiar manner.
informed	Having or showing knowledge of a subject or situation. She lacks the ability to make an informed decision.
intimacy	Close familiarity or friendship. He acquired an intimacy with Swahili literature.
intimate	Used euphemistically to refer to the genitals. An intimate little Italian restaurant.
intimately	In a way that involves a close link or relationship. The pair laughed and talked intimately.
involvement	The fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something. He escaped involvement in the accident.
know	Have firsthand knowledge of states situations emotions or sensations. I know of one local who shot himself.
prevailing	Having most appeal or influence; prevalent. Prevailing winds.
proficient	A person who is proficient. She felt reasonably proficient in Italian.
skillful	Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. A lesser known but no less skillful composer.
sociality	The tendency to associate with others and to form social groups. Mammals as a class are not strong on sociality.
tactful	Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people. A tactful way of correcting someone.