familiarity

fa·mil·iar·i·ty

noun
\fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē, -ˈ(y)a-rə-; -ˌmil-ˈyer-, -ˌmil-ˈya-rə-\

plural fa·mil·iar·i·ties

Definition of FAMILIARITY

1

a : the quality or state of being familiar b : a state of close relationship : intimacy

2

a : absence of ceremony : informality b : an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety c : a sexual liberty

3

: close acquaintance with something

Examples of FAMILIARITY

1. He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend.
2. <the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage>

First Known Use of FAMILIARITY

13th century

Related to FAMILIARITY

Synonyms: belonging, chumminess, closeness, inseparability, intimacy, nearness

Antonyms: distance

Related Words: immediacy; affinity, kinship; commitment, devotedness, devotion; affection, attachment, fondness, love, passion; constancy, faithfulness, fidelity; amity, fellowship, friendship, goodwill; affability, conviviality, cordiality, geniality; mutuality; cliquishness, clubbiness

Near Antonyms: aloofness, coldness, coolness, remoteness, reserve

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Rhymes with FAMILIARITY

insularity, muscularity, peculiarity, popularity, similarity, singularity, solidarity