Synonyms of familiarity

familiarity

noun

fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē 

1

as in intimacy

the state of being in a very personal or private relationship

the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intimacy
• belonging
• kinship
• friendship
• love
• nearness
• affection
• closeness
• chumminess
• inseparability
• immediacy
• affinity
• commitment
• fondness
• devotion
• fidelity
• fellowship
• passion
• faithfulness
• attachment
• constancy
• geniality
• cordiality
• goodwill
• amity
• mutuality
• devotedness
• affability
• conviviality
• clubbiness
• cliquishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• coolness
• coldness
• reserve
• remoteness
• aloofness

2

as in mistake

a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark

placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• blunder
• error
• indiscretion
• faux pas
• impropriety
• solecism
• gaff
• gaffe
• offense
• discourtesy
• miscue
• incivility
• misstep
• lapse
• fumble
• oversight
• stumble
• misconception
• misunderstanding
• flub
• goof
• slipup
• misapprehension
• misstatement
• slip
• misjudgment
• miscalculation
• muff
• boner
• howler
• foul-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attention
• formality
• gesture
• courtesy
• civility
• form
• manners
• pleasantry
• amenity
• mores
• proprieties

3

as in acquaintance

knowledge gained by personal experience

the restaurant critic's considerable familiarity with restaurant kitchens should stand her in good stead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquaintance
• experience
• involvement
• intimacy
• association
• cognizance
• awareness
• understanding
• introduction
• exposure
• comprehension
• learning
• information
• initiation
• education
• conception
• training
• instruction
• schooling
• inkling
• notion
• enlightenment
• grounding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfamiliarity
• ignorance
• inexperience
• greenness
• callowness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familiarity

Noto said his familiarity with Notre Dame — as the parent of an athlete, not as a fan — didn’t make the deal happen, although a look at how a high-level athletic department operates helped. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Over time, familiarity can grow, and trust may deepen when people take modest interpersonal risks and find that they are met with care and respect. — K.h. Koehler, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Why Canada Wants its Own Space Launch Capabilities Dupuis speaks from familiarity. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

As Bell gets more entrenched into practice before the season, gaining familiarity with quarterback Malik Willis will be a key. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026