familiar

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Of or pertaining to a family; domestic.

2. 2adjective

   Closely acquainted or intimate, as a friend or companion; well versed in, as any subject of study; as, familiar with the Scriptures.

3. 3adjective

   Characterized by, or exhibiting, the manner of an intimate friend; not formal; unconstrained; easy; accessible.

4. 4adjective

   Well known; well understood; common; frequent; as, a familiar illustration.

5. 5adjective

   Improperly acquainted; wrongly intimate.

6. 6noun

   An intimate; a companion.

7. 7noun

   An attendant demon or evil spirit.

8. 8noun

   A confidential officer employed in the service of the tribunal, especially in apprehending and imprisoning the accused.

9. 9noun

   a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

10. 10noun

    a friend who is frequently in the company of another

    "drinking companions"

    "comrades in arms"

    Synonyms

    associatecompanioncomradefellow
11. 11noun

    a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support

12. 12adjective

    having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

    "on familiar terms"

    "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"

    Synonyms

    intimate
13. 13adjective

    well known or easily recognized

    "a familiar figure"

    "familiar songs"

14. 14adjective

    within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

    "familiar ordinary objects found in every home"

    "a familiar everyday scene"

15. 15adjective

    (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

    "conversant with business trends"

    "familiar with the complex machinery"

    Synonyms

    conversant