Antonyms for familiar

Grammar : Adj

Spell : fuh-mil-yer

Phonetic Transcription : fəˈmɪl yər

Definition of familiar

Origin : mid-14c., "intimate, very friendly, on a family footing," from Old French famelier, from Latin familiaris "domestic, of a household;" also "familiar, intimate, friendly," dissimilated from *familialis, from familia (see family). The sense gradually broadened. Of things, from late 15c. The noun meaning "demon, evil spirit that answers one's call" is from 1580s.

adj common, well-known
adj knowledgeable
adj friendly, bold

Example sentences :

The tune was familiar to her in happier days, and she listened to it with tears.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

His frank, familiar manner made him a favorite on shipboard.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Mr. Gladstone knew what books he had and was familiar with their contents.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

"Listen, Dick," said he, using the familiar name for the first time.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

His name, once the most familiar, was forgotten in the list of American bards.
Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

Dr. Everett, are you familiar with boarding-houses for young men?
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Its most significant details were of a sordid kind, familiar to poverty.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

I ought to beg her pardon for the familiar name, but I have known her ever since I was a child.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Not in the least like those with whom she had hitherto been most familiar.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Synonyms for familiar

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