Synonyms of familiar
16 similar words · 14 opposite words
Another word for familiar is nigget. Other synonyms of familiar are acquainted, close, friendly, intimate and personal.
Synonyms and similar words for familiar
adjectiveAcquainted.
- acquaintedPersonally known; familiar.
adjectiveIntimate or friendly.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- accustomedFamiliar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person).
- habitual
- knownAccepted, familiar, researched.
- predictableAble to be predicted.
- routine
- wontedUsual, customary, habitual, or accustomed.
- wontishOf or suggestive of a wont; customary; usual; habitual.
nounMore synonyms
- niggetA small insect, especially one used by a witch as her familiar.
Opposite of familiar
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “known to one”.
- ignorant
- unfamiliarStrange, not familiar.
- unknownNot known; unidentified; not well known.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “acquainted”.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “intimate”.
- cold
- cool
- distant
- impersonal
- standoffishAloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
- unfriendly
adjectiveMore antonyms
- strangeUnfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.
- unaccustomed
- unpredictableUnable to be predicted.
- unwonted
Meaning of familiar
- adjective Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
- adjective Acquainted.
- adjective Intimate or friendly.
familiar in other languages
Questions about synonyms of familiar
- What is another word for familiar?
- Familiar has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nigget, acquainted, close, friendly, intimate, personal, cheeky and fresh.
- What is the opposite of familiar?
- The opposite of familiar is strange. Other antonyms of familiar are unfamiliar, unknown, unpredictable, ignorant and unacquainted.
- What does familiar mean?
- Familiar means known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
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