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familiar

1 of 2adjective
/fəˈmɪljɚ/
Forms:more familiar,most familiar
1

easily recognized due to prior contact or involvement, often evoking a sense of comfort or ease

B1
  • The old house had a familiar smell that reminded her of childhood.
  • She felt a sense of comfort in the familiar surroundings of her hometown.
  • The song had a familiar melody that brought back memories of happier times.
  • The professor's teaching style was familiar to the students who had taken his class before.
  • I found the street name familiar, as I had walked past it before.
Synonyms:
knownacknowledged
Antonyms:
unfamiliar
2

(of a person) thoroughly knowledgeable about something

  • They were familiar with the town’s history and landmarks, having lived there for decades.
  • The doctor is familiar with the patient's medical history.
  • After years of practice, the musician became familiar with every note of the piece.
  • She was familiar with the technical details of the project.
  • He became familiar with the city's history during his years of research.
Synonyms:
conversantfamiliar(p)knowledgeableacquaintedconversant(p)
3

(of people) intimate or comfortable with one another

  • They became familiar over time, sharing personal stories and experiences.
  • The two colleagues were on such familiar terms that they often finished each other's sentences.
  • Despite their professional roles, they had a familiar and easygoing rapport.
  • She had always been familiar with her neighbors, often chatting with them in the yard.
  • He was on familiar terms with everyone in the office, making him well-liked by all.
Synonyms:
intimate