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

McCarthy, who's looking to prove the Vikings didn't make a massive mistake by drafting him 10th overall in 2024, is banking on momentum and familiarity with the system to give him an advantage over Murray. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 July 2026

The repetition made the claims feel increasingly familiar – and familiarity can be mistaken for evidence. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

But part of the safety and familiarity of their collaboration is exploring new kinds of music together. — Harry Levin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Maresca was, of course, working as Guardiola’s assistant during that 2022-23 season, having already been City’s under-23s manager, and his familiarity with the club meant the words ‘Welcome back Enzo’ were emblazoned above him at his unveiling. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026