FAMILIAR


Meaning of FAMILIAR in English

I . a.

1.

Conversant, well acquainted, well versed.

2.

Intimate, close, near, friendly, amicable, fraternal, cordial, on a friendly footing, on friendly terms.

3.

Friendly, social, sociable, accessible, affable, kindly, courteous, civil, companionable, conversible.

4.

Unceremonious, unconstrained, free, easy, informal, free and easy.

5.

Too free, lacking in proper reserve, deficient in proper respect.

6.

Well-known.

II . n.

1.

Intimate, intimate friend, bosom friend, boon companion, close acquaintance, near associate.

2.

Familiar spirit, demon or evil spirit at call.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.