Familiar synonyms and antonyms
fə-mĭl'yər
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The definition of well known is someone or something many people are aware of or have knowledge of.
The definition of accustomed is that something has become normal or typical for you or something which is customary or usual.
common (related)
Most widely known; ordinary:
The definition of matter-of-fact is something that sticks to the facts and without emotion.
Containing information, the unauthorized disclosure of which poses a threat to national security.
Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions
(Informal) Like a chum; intimate; friendly
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Acquainted through study or experience; knowledgeable or skilled:
The definition of easy is something that can be done with ease, is not hurried, is not difficult, is free from anxiety or is comfortable.
Without the due formalities; abrupt:
Regularly or customarily used:
new (antonym)
Having been made or come into being only a short time ago; recent:
shy (antonym)
Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved:
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(Idiomatic) casual, informal, relaxed, unrestrained
Commonly practiced, used, or encountered; usual.
Characteristic of or suitable for home or home life; simple and unpretentious or plain and everyday
Made of a homespun fabric:
(Software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
unacquainted (antonym)
Not informed or knowledgeable:
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Bold is defined as free in behavior, or prominent.
ceremonious (antonym)
Characterized by rigid formality
distant (antonym)
Far apart in relationship:
unfamiliar (antonym)
Not being acquainted; not conversant:
uncommon (antonym)
Wonderful; remarkable.
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Pert; sprightly
unknown (antonym)
Not identified, ascertained, or established:
Polite and respectful; formally pleasant:
Being or doing a certain thing by habit; steady; inveterate
strange (antonym)
Out of the ordinary or difficult to account for; unusual or peculiar:
undistinguished (antonym)
Marked by no peculiar quality; not distinguished; ordinary:
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unremarkable (antonym)
Lacking distinction; ordinary.
foreign (antonym)
Not natural; alien:
unfriendly (antonym)
Not friendly or kind
cold (antonym)
(Of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
reserved (antonym)
Designated as unavailable except for a certain purpose or user; kept in reserve:
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unapproachable (antonym)
Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:
Routine means being regular or customary.
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
Having or showing excessive and arrogant self-confidence; presumptuous.
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Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
A good friend; a comrade.
near (related)
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original:
attitude (related)
Rude and disrespectful
love (related)
Sexual desire or activity:
Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly:
oft-encountered
Commonly known
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The definition of plain is clearly understood, obvious, simple or not complicated.
(--- Biology) Having no divisions or branches; not compound:
Of or suitable for working days; everyday
Ordinary; having no remarkable characteristics.
Having a particular character by nature:
Natural, unaltered, or unadorned:
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Not complex, refined, developed, etc.
Stated or otherwise presented without any effort to soften or disguise; plain:
Behind the times; out of fashion:
(Idiomatic) Ordinary, common, or unexceptional.
The definition of casual is someone or something relaxed, occasional, not planned or informal.
overfamiliar
Common or repeated to the point of being unnoticed or annoying
unusual (antonym)
The definition of unusual is something rare or out of the ordinary.
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exotic (antonym)
The definition of exotic is someone or something that is foreign or unusual in an interesting way.
The definition of affable is a person who is friendly or easy to talk to.
Having knowledge or discernment of something:
Beloved; intimate:
(Informal) Marked by close association for devious purposes:
Within one's knowledge, understanding, etc.; familiar
Large enough to provide ease and comfort
Given without reservation; unqualified:
unknowledgeable (antonym)
ignorant (antonym)
Lacking knowledge (in a particular area or matter)
(Botany) Having symmetrically arranged parts of similar size and shape:
The definition of thick is great depth or dense.
Fitting close, or too close, to the body.
Presumptuous; arrogant.
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
The definition of brash is someone or something with an abrasive, tacky, self-serving or rude manner.
Resembling brass, as in color or strength.
(Informal) Saucy; impudent; insolent
Not showing proper respect or manners; insolent; impudent
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
recognisable (related)
familar (related)
recognizable (related)
peculiar (related)
curious (related)
bizarre (related)
appealing (related)
now-familiar (related)
incongruous (related)
Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent or impudent.
(Archaic) Full of muscular force; sinewy.
High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
Stylish; chic:
Energetic or quick in movement:
Marked by casual disrespect; impertinent:
Not cooked, dried, frozen, or spoiled.
Having the quality of a smart-aleck; rude, disrespectful
Made up of small scraps or snips; fragmentary
(Colloquial) Proud; arrogant; assuming; putting on airs of superiority.
Haughty or presumptuous, especially for one's rank or social standing:
Prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound
The definition of amigo is the Spanish word for friend.
An informal title used as part of another moniker:
A close, trusted friend, to whom one confides intimate matters or secrets
A woman or girl confidant
Friend is defined as a person that you are fond of, with whom you talk or spend time.
A husband or wife; spouse
hand in glove with
knowledge (related)
Having good knowledge of
familiar spirit
The definition of a companion is a partner to, friend who accompanies, mate or someone hired to help another.
(Informal) A Communist; esp., a fellow Communist
The definition of a fellow is a man or a boy, especially a boyfriend or lover. The definition of a fellow is also a peer who is doing the same activities as you, or a student or scholar doing research that is being paid for.
A degree or certificate granted by a junior college to those who have completed the regular two-year course
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Synonym Study
- Confidential implies a relationship in which there is mutual trust and a sharing of private thoughts, problems, etc. a confidential friendship
- Intimate implies very close association, acquaintance, relationship, etc. invited her intimate friends or suggests something of a very personal or private nature intimate letters
- Close is applied to persons or things very near to one in affection, attraction, interests, etc. close friends
- Familiar is applied to that which is known through constant association, and, with reference to persons, suggests informality, or even presumption, such as might prevail among members of a family remain on familiar terms
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