Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
familiar
Adjective
/fəˈmɪl.jər/
Definition
Well-known from long or close association.
Examples
- She had a familiar feeling when visiting her childhood home.
- The way he spoke was familiar, as if they had known each other for years.
- His face looked familiar, but she couldn’t remember where she had seen him before.
Meaning
The term ‘familiar’ is used to describe something or someone that is known well and often, making them comfortable or easy to recognize.
Synonyms
- Acquainted
- Known
- Intimate
- Recognizable
- Common
