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

It’s presented with such grace as Koreeda, once again, metes out details about each character’s own familial backgrounds. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

However, other stars have had their familial relationships revealed to them. — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 30 July 2026

There have been only three coaches — Sharron Backus, Sue Enquist and Kelly Inouye-Perez — in UCLA history, all of whom created unparalleled success and a program built on a standard of excellence and a familial culture. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Black familial joy, togetherness and food Research shows that extended members of Black families serve important psychological, financial and emotional roles in many Black children’s lives. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026