familiar
/fəˈmɪljər/
adjective
- Well known from frequent experience; easily recognized.
- Her face looked familiar, but I couldn't remember her name.
- Walking through the old neighborhood felt familiar and comforting.
- The song had a familiar tune that everyone could hum.
- Having a good knowledge of something; acquainted with.
- She is familiar with the rules of the game.
- Are you familiar with this software program?
- He became familiar with local customs after living there for years.
- Informal or friendly in manner, sometimes too informal.
- His familiar tone made everyone feel at ease.
- They had a familiar relationship, joking and teasing each other.
- The waiter was too familiar with the customers, calling them by nicknames.
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noun
- A close friend or associate.
- She greeted her familiar with a warm hug.
- The two were old familiars, having grown up together.
- He was a familiar of the royal family, often invited to private dinners.
- A spirit or animal that serves a witch or magician.
- Legends often describe a familiar as a supernatural helper.
- The wizard's familiar, a raven, delivered messages.
- In the story, the witch's familiar was a black cat.