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Familiarity
/fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/
The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.
📖 Definitions of "Familiarity"
- 1
The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.
- 2
Undue intimacy; inappropriate informality, impertinence.
- 3
An instance of familiar behaviour.
- 4
Close or habitual acquaintance with someone or something; understanding or recognition acquired from experience.
🔄 Synonyms of "Familiarity"
9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| intimacynoun | (uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality. |
| acquaintancenoun | (countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. |
| libertynoun | The condition of being free. |
| improprietynoun | (uncountable) The condition of being improper. |
| closenessnoun | The state of being close (all senses) |
| indecorumnoun | Indecorous behavior, or the state of being indecorous |
| conversancenoun | The condition of being conversant. |
| casualnessnoun | A relaxed and nonchalant attitude. |
| conversancynoun | The condition of being conversant |
↔️ Antonyms of "Familiarity"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unfamiliaritynoun | Lack of familiarity; ignorance or inexperience. |
| strangenessnoun | (uncountable) The state or quality of being strange, odd or weird. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Familiarity"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquaintancenoun | (countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. |
| conversancenoun | The condition of being conversant. |
| conversancynoun | The condition of being conversant |
| closenessnoun | The state of being close (all senses) |
| intimacynoun | (uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality. |
| casualnessnoun | A relaxed and nonchalant attitude. |
| libertynoun | The condition of being free. |
| indecorumnoun | Indecorous behavior, or the state of being indecorous |
| improprietynoun | (uncountable) The condition of being improper. |
| familiarisationnoun | (British spelling) Alternative spelling of familiarization. [The act, process or result of familiarizing.] |
| familiarizationnoun | The act, process or result of familiarizing. |
| proficiencynoun | Ability, skill, competence. |
| habitnoun | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| informed | Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education. |
| knowingnoun | The act or condition of having knowledge. |
| knownoun | Knowledge; the state of knowing. (Now confined to the fixed phrase in the know.) |
| understandingnoun | (uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning. |
| expertisenoun | Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby. |
| awarenessnoun | The state or quality of being aware of something. |
| consciousnessnoun | (uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness. |
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