familiar

/fəmˈɪljɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. well known or easily recognized
   “a familiar figure”
2. within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
   “familiar ordinary objects found in every home”
3. (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
   “conversant with business trends”
4. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
   “on familiar terms”

noun

1. a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another
   “drinking companions”
3. a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

Synonyms for familiar

• acquainted
• beaten
• long-familiar
• old
• common
• garden
• everyday
• conversant
• informed
• intimate
• close
• companion
• comrade
• fellow
• associate
• familiar spirit

Antonyms of familiar

• unfamiliar
• strange

Words that rhyme with familiar

• unfamiliar
• devillier