Synonyms for familiar

Other words for “familiar”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “familiar”. The most common are companion, comrade, fellow, associate, familiar spirit.

noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another

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

adjective well known or easily recognized

adjective within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

Oppositesstrange

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

adjective having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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