Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

awfully-familiar

Adjective

/ˈɔːfəli ˈfɪmɪlər/

Definition

The term awfully-familiar describes someone or something that is uncomfortably or excessively familiar, often to the point of being intrusive.

Examples

His awfully-familiar manner made me feel like I wasn’t being treated with the respect I deserved.
She had an awfully-familiar smile, as if we had known each other for years, although we’d just met.

Meaning

It implies a level of familiarity that may cross boundaries, making a person feel uncomfortable due to the closeness or informal nature of the relationship.