Synonyms of familial

familial

adjective

fə-ˈmil-yəl 

as in household

of or relating to a household or family

it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• household
• domestic
• homely
• residential
• homey
• homelike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondomestic
• nonfamilial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familial

Originally from Miami, Hilton has a large familial support system in the area, which was one of the primary reasons for the move earlier this summer, according to his brother-in-law. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The tribe’s 38th annual Lumáy, known in English as Big Time, got underway on Saturday, with a weekend full of cultural learning, traditional dancing and familial connection on the schedule. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

About 10% of pancreatic cancers are considered familial or hereditary. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Despite the decline in gambling, complaints that it’s led to familial problems have increased. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026