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

He's considered one of the most influential rappers of all time with songs that speak to the human experience of love, heartache and familial relationships. — CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Clementine, the oldest daughter, takes control to help break out the other children, and Mary, in telling her story publicly, has agency in rectifying the familial curse. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Every present thought, every present feeling, collides with a league of their familial ghosts. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

While no cast members actually broke the law during the show’s production, both Starkey and Taylor-Joy star alongside Annette Bening as criminals with a familial connection in Lucky. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026