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

The sentencing came on the same day that a man was arrested in his Brooklyn home for a separate rape case detectives had put together using familial DNA. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Co-owner Jennifer Ly and her aunt, Kiera Nguyen, created a space that feels bright, familial and rooted in tradition. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026

Meyers-Shyer’s familial cinematic eye becomes apparent in the composition of her photographs, sense of details, keen attention to lighting and an easy, welcoming aesthetic, not to mention a proclivity for natural materials. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

In effect, this sequel argues that heteronormative romance is the most important thing in a woman’s life, despite all its hand waving toward sisterhood and familial bonds. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026